Miguel Ortiz faces multiple felony charges after New Jersey State Police uncover major drug shipment including cocaine, THC vape cartridges, and edibles.
NEW JERSEY — A New York man has been charged with a series of drug offenses following the seizure of over 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of suspected cocaine during a vehicle search in New Jersey, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced. The arrest, conducted by the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) with support from the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), is being called a major disruption to drug trafficking activity in the region.
Defendant and Charges
The defendant, Miguel Ortiz, 34, of Bronx, New York, is charged by criminal complaint with the following offenses:
- First-degree possession with intent to distribute cocaine
- Third-degree possession of cocaine
- Second-degree possession with intent to distribute THC vape cartridges and edibles
- Fourth-degree possession of THC vape cartridges and edibles
Each of these charges carries significant potential prison time under New Jersey law. The most serious charge—first-degree possession with intent to distribute—carries a possible sentence of 10 to 20 years in state prison and a fine of up to $200,000.
Details of the Arrest and Seizure
According to the complaint, law enforcement officers had been conducting a narcotics investigation involving a silver Honda Odyssey, suspected of transporting illegal drugs through New Jersey. Acting on the intelligence gathered, investigators obtained a search warrant for the vehicle.…