CAMDEN, N.J. (1010 WINS) — Police in New Jersey arrested four people and seized over $350,000 in cocaine, fentanyl, heroin and marijuana as well as cash, a stolen handgun and three vehicles, officials announced Monday.
Following a 17-month investigation that involved local, state, county and federal law enforcement, police seized four pounds of fentanyl, five pounds of heroin, six pounds of cocaine, 21 pounds of marijuana, and $50,684 cash in the investigation, dubbed "Operation Speed Bump," according to officials.
A .380 caliber handgun reported stolen out of South Carolina, three cars, 106 vape marijuana cartridges, 86 marijuana edibles, prescription drugs and drug paraphernalia were also found during the search warrants that were executed March 30 at a home in Gloucester Township and three others in Camden.
"The New Jersey State Police, Gloucester Township Police, and their collaborating partners conducted this investigation throughout the COVID pandemic, diligently pursuing the evidence despite the additional threats so that they could stop this ring from distributing its deadly wares," Attorney General Gurbir Grewal said. "This case is another great example of how law enforcement has stepped up to the challenges of this health crisis, continuing to give 100 percent to protect our communities, in this case by shutting down this major distribution ring and preventing thousands of potentially lethal doses of fentanyl and heroin from reaching the street."
Authorities arrested Randy Mora, 35, Felix Cruz-Ventura, 42, Daniel Garcia, 41, and Jennifer Gonzales, 30, were charged with multiple counts of drug possession and distribution as well as money laundering.
Felix-Cruz and Mora were also charged with maintaining a drug production facility with Mora also charged with endangering the welfare of a child and a gun offense.
