Over 38 pounds of suspected meth seized; 5 charged in South Jersey, Philly drug trafficking bust

The Brief

  • Five people, including two Jamaican citizens, were arrested and charged with drug trafficking in southern New Jersey and Philadelphia.
  • Authorities seized large amounts of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine after a long-term investigation.
  • The suspects face serious federal charges and remain detained after initial court appearances earlier this week.

CAMDEN, NJ Five people accused of running a drug trafficking operation in southern New Jersey and Philadelphia—including two Jamaican citizens—were arrested and charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine, according to U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer.

Homeland Security Task Force targets cross-border drug network

What we know:

The group allegedly distributed large amounts of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine across southern New Jersey and Philadelphia, said U.S. Attorney Frazer.

Authorities say the drugs were shipped to addresses controlled by the organization in both regions.

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