NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) – Police arrested more than a dozen people—and seized pounds of drugs and multiple illegal firearms—as part of a months-long investigation into a drug trafficking organization operating between New York City and Orange County, authorities said Monday.
The New York State Police Troop F Violent Gang Narcotics Enforcement Team and the Orange County District Attorney's office executed 11 search warrants in the Bronx and Orange County on Dec. 7.
The two-month investigation led to the seizure of over two kilograms of cocaine, around 17 pounds of cannabis, fentanyl pills and eight illegal firearms, officials said.
Among the 14 people arrested was James Baltimore, 36, who was charged with criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a controlled substance.
Antonio Bucci, 28, faced charges of criminal sale of a controlled substance and conspiracy.
Police found eight illegal firearms last week following a two-and-a-half-month investigation into a drug trafficking organization operating between New York City and Orange County.The New York State Police
Tyler Zaborski, 26, and Lestor Zaborski Jr, 50, were both charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and conspiracy. Both were arraigned and taken to Orange County Jail.
Christopher Bucci, 58, and Michael Curtis, 32, were charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance. They were arraigned and released on their own recognizance.
Police found around 17 pounds of cannabis and fentanyl pills last week following a two and a half month investigation into a drug trafficking organization operating between New York City and Orange County.The New York State Police
Jennifer Curtis, 31, Anthony Bucci Jr., 62, Klerisa Peterson, 30, Justin Peterson, 29, Marcus Hicks, 28, Dominick Deluccia, 48, Markaj Narkaj, 30, and David Rinaldi, 31, were all charged with conspiracy and released on appearance tickets.
The investigation is ongoing, with additional charges and arrests expected.
