NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (1010 WINS) — Seven Rutgers students were charged with buying and selling drugs through a "closed and private social media network," created by a school alum, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone.
The arrests were made as a result of a a multi-agency undercover narcotics operation entitled "Operation RU Pharm." Authorities seized a large amount of marijuana, LSD, cocaine, psilocybin mushrooms, Adderall, Xanax, a large amount of US currency, and a firearm, Ciccone said.
The investigation took place over several months revealed that a private social media network was created by a former Rutgers University Student where narcotics distributors could post menus for drugs and solicit buyers from within the Rutgers University community.
Rutgers students who established their affiliation with the school were allowed to join the network and once given access, they were able to browse menus posted by distributors and contact them in order to negotiate purchases.
Anudeep Revuri, 23, of North Brunswick, was charged with leader of a drug trafficking network, conspiracy to commit drug distribution, and conspiracy to commit drug distribution.
Joshua Duffy, 20, of Somerset, was charged with distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, money laundering, and possession with intent to distribute drug paraphernalia.
Zachary Petersen, 22, of Red Bank, was charged distribution of a Controlled dangerous substance, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, money laundering, and possession with intent to distribute drug paraphernalia.
Catherine Tierney, 23, of Shrewsbury, was charged with distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, money laundering, and possession with intent to distribute drug paraphernalia.
David Nudelman, 20, of Jackson, was charged with possession of a firearm while committing a CDS offense, distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, possession with intent to distribute drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled dangerous substance.
Donovin Williams, 22, of Kingston, NY, was charged with distribution of a controlled dangerous substance in a school zone, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, and possession with intent to distribute drug paraphernalia.
Noa Lisimachio, 21, of New York, was charged with resisting arrest and obstruction of justice.
The investigation is active and continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force at (732) 745-3300.