$140K and hundreds of pounds of drugs seized in Manchester raid
Manchester, NJ – A large-scale narcotics investigation led to the arrest of six individuals and the seizure of a staggering amount of illegal drugs and cash from a residence in Manchester Township, authorities announced Monday.
The coordinated effort, involving multiple Ocean County law enforcement agencies and regional task forces, resulted in the confiscation of 121 pounds of marijuana, 100 pounds of THC products, 75 pounds of cannabis concentrate, 20 pounds of psilocybin mushrooms, two pounds of methamphetamine, six ounces of MDMA, 40 grams of cocaine, seven sheets of LSD, and $140,000 in U.S. currency.
On August 25, detectives executed a court-authorized search warrant after surveillance confirmed all six suspects were inside the residence. The search and arrests occurred without incident.
The following individuals were charged:
- Giovanni Arroyave, 30, of Manchester
- Giorgio Arroyave, 27, of Manchester
- Paul Saryan, 29, of Pine Brook
- Hunter Penz, 23, of Medford
- Rhianna Noonan, 22, of Bridgewater
- Ryan Verlie, 26, of Bayville
Each faces charges related to possession and distribution of large quantities of marijuana and other controlled substances. Several suspects were also charged with financial facilitation and possession of drug paraphernalia.
All individuals, except Verlie who was issued a summons, were taken to the Ocean County Jail and subsequently released under New Jersey Bail Reform guidelines.
The operation was carried out by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force, Manchester Township Police Department, Berkeley Township Police Detective Bureau, Ocean County Regional SWAT Team, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, and the Aberdeen Township Police Department.
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Key Points
- Six individuals were charged in a multi-agency Ocean County narcotics bust
- Over 350 pounds of drugs, including marijuana, mushrooms, meth, and LSD, were seized
- $140,000 in cash was recovered, and most suspects were released under NJ Bail Reform