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Hackensack narcotics bust uncovered six pounds of meth, a stolen firearm, arrests of a father and son

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 19, 20240

HACKENSACK, N.J. – A father and son from Hackensack are facing multiple charges after authorities uncovered over six pounds of crystal methamphetamine, cocaine, and a stolen firearm during a narcotics distribution investigation, police said. Jahfari Raheem Miller, 41, and Melachi Miller, 19, were arrested on December 12 after the Hackensack Police Department’s Crime Suppression Bureau executed a Superior Court-ordered search warrant at an apartment and a 2021 Chevy Tahoe. The search, led by Detective Aaron Rios and the bureau under Detective Lieutenant John Dalton, revealed an aftermarket hidden compartment in the vehicle containing a stolen, loaded Ruger LCP handgun and

Ganja Smuggling: Newark Man Charge for 11 Pounds of Weed

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 16, 20240

NEWARK, DE — A 20-year-old Newark man was arrested and charged after police recovered large quantities of marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms following a drug investigation earlier this month, authorities said. The Newark Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit, assisted by the Newport Police Department and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, began investigating drug activity at a residence on the unit block of Martindale Drive. On December 3, police conducted a traffic stop on Old Ogletown Road as part of the investigation. A search warrant for the vehicle resulted in the seizure of over one pound of marijuana. The investigation continued with

Texas woman arrested Dulles Airport after officers uncover 71 pounds of pot in suitcases

Local News ReportDecember 3, 20240

DULLES, Va. — A Texas woman was arrested at Dulles International Airport after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered more than 71 pounds of marijuana in her luggage before she boarded a flight to London. CBP officers were inspecting baggage on the night of Nov. 22 when they found two suitcases containing large, vacuum-sealed bags of marijuana. The traveler responsible for the luggage was identified as 30-year-old Du Li Park of The Colony, Texas. Authorities escorted Park and her luggage to an inspection station, where officers extracted 60 vacuum-sealed bags of marijuana with a combined weight of over 71

Chester County Weed Operation Up In Smoke After Police Seize 180 Pounds of Marijuana

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 15, 20240

WEST WHITELAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Two Exton residents have been arrested in connection to a drug trafficking operation that authorities say involved over 180 pounds of marijuana and multiple firearms. Christian Sholly, 32, and Josiah Silva, 23, were taken into custody on October 4 after Chester County detectives executed search warrants at two homes on the 400 block of Henley Drive. The search yielded 60 pounds of marijuana, $180,000 in cash, jewelry, and five firearms. Bail for both defendants was set at $250,000 by Magisterial District Judge Erin Bruno. “This was a home invasion waiting to happen,” said Chester County

Sex Offender Warrant Leads Police to Pounds of Weed

Breaking Local News ReportOctober 25, 20240

Duquesne Man Faces Drug Charges After Search for Sex Offender

**Pittsburgh, PA** – A search for a wanted sex offender led to the confiscation of multiple pounds of suspected marijuana and other drugs. Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus announced the developments concerning a Duquesne man facing several drug charges.

Detectives from the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office learned that Andre Gray, 58, who was wanted for failing to register as a sex offender, might be at a residence on Auriles Street. On Thursday evening, detectives encountered Mareio Gray, 45, at the location. Mareio told them that Andre did not live there but allowed them to search the premises.

While searching, detectives observed bags of suspected marijuana, hallucinogenic mushrooms, and other drug paraphernalia in plain view. After concluding that Andre Gray was not present, detectives secured the property and obtained a search warrant to investigate further.

Upon executing the search warrant, authorities confiscated over six pounds of suspected marijuana and a half pound of suspected hallucinogenic mushrooms, along with other items. Mareio Gray was taken to the Allegheny County Jail and charged with multiple drug offenses. Andre Gray was later found at a relative’s residence on Wool Street and

Millions of Pounds of Meat Sold at New Jersey Walmart, Trader Joe’s, and Aldi Recalled

Breaking Local News ReportOctober 18, 20240

BrucePac, a leading producer of ready-to-eat meat and poultry, has issued a voluntary recall of approximately 10 million pounds of products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was initiated after routine USDA testing detected the bacteria in samples from the company’s Durant, Oklahoma, facility. The affected products, including chicken strips, patties, and diced chicken, were produced between June 19 and October 8, 2024, and distributed nationwide. The recall involves over 70 products, with best-by dates ranging from June 19, 2025, to October 8, 2025. These items were shipped to various distributors, restaurants, and food service vendors, increasing

Three Arrested in Heist of 1,600 Pounds of Beef in Philadelphia

Breaking Local News ReportSeptember 25, 20240

Harrisburg, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the arrests of three men on Tuesday morning in Philadelphia for stealing loads of beef from a parked tractor trailer. The arrest is part of the collaborative “Operation Beef Bandit” investigation. Office of Attorney General agents, with assistance from the Philadelphia Police Department, apprehended the suspects as they were stealing 1,600 pounds of beef from a locked tractor trailer parked in the 7300 block of Edmund Street. The men were identified as Douglas Mathis, Jamir Scott, and Tariq Duncan. Charges include corrupt organizations, theft, and related offenses, with bail set at $200,000

Rockland County Smoke Shops Guilty After Cops Find 405 Pounds of Illegal Cannabis

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 13, 20240

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II has announced the conclusion of a year-long investigation into several Rockland County smoke shops, with three individuals and five corporations pleading guilty to charges of criminal tax fraud. The pleas were entered before Judge Kevin Russo on July 10. The investigation, which involved multiple agencies including the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office, the New York Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations, and local police, culminated in the execution of search warrants at seven locations on March 4. These locations included two smoke shops in the Town of Clarkstown, two in

New Jersey Drug Queen Pushed Psychodelic Drugs, 25 Pounds of Weed Near Public Park

Breaking Local News ReportJune 4, 20240

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ—Maria Santiago-Cossean, 55, of Franklin Township, was arrested on Thursday, charged with multiple drug-related offenses by detectives from the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office. The charges stem from a large-scale narcotics investigation focused on a significant marijuana distribution network. Santiago-Cossean faces several charges including first-degree distribution of over 25 lbs. of marijuana, second-degree distribution of psilocybin mushrooms, and second-degree distribution of methamphetamine. Additional charges relate to possession, financial facilitation of criminal activity, and maintaining a narcotics production facility. Notably, the narcotics were reportedly distributed within 500 feet of a public park, enhancing the severity of the charges. The arrest

Border Patrol agents seize 67 pounds of cocaine at Highway 86 checkpoint

Dinesh PatelMay 17, 20240

INDIO, Calif.,- Border Patrol agents assigned to the U.S. Border Patrol El Centro Sector arrested a Mexican national suspected of smuggling cocaine on Monday afternoon. On May 13, at 2:50 p.m., a white sedan approached the U.S. Border Patrol Highway 86 immigration checkpoint. At primary inspection, a canine detection team alerted to the presence of possible concealed people or narcotics. The vehicle was directed to the secondary inspection area for further investigation. During the secondary inspection, the driver claimed to have marijuana and a firearm in his backpack. A search of the backpack confirmed the claims of the driver. The

Riverside Man Sentenced to 21 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Pounds of Methamphetamine from Mexico into Inland Empire

Indira PatelMay 7, 20240

Timoteo Gomez, 51, of Riverside, was sentenced by United States District Judge Jesus G. Bernal. Gomez has been in federal custody since his June 2021 arrest in this case. RIVERSIDE, California – A Riverside County man who is the lead defendant in a criminal case involving an outfit that trafficked pound quantities of methamphetamine from Mexico into the Inland Empire was sentenced today to 252 months in federal prison. From at least April 2020 until August 2020, Gomez and others purchased methamphetamine from their suppliers in Mexico as well as Los Angeles and Riverside counties. Other members of the conspiracy

CBP uncovers almost 500 pounds of mango within vehicle; agriculture specialists issue $1,000 civil penalty at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge

Dinesh PatelMarch 29, 20240

LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered almost 500 pounds of mango among other prohibited agriculture products in a single enforcement action at the Juarez-Lincoln bridge. “This significant amount of prohibited agricultural items seized illustrates the important work of our frontline CBP agriculture specialists in preventing harmful prohibited agriculture products from entering the U.S. and in so doing they prevent the possible entry of plant and animal pests and diseases which could harm the nation’s food supply,” said Port Director, Albert Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. A collection of various fruits and prohibited agricultural items intercepted by

San Diego Border Patrol Seizes Over 38 Pounds of Fentanyl

Local News ReportJanuary 26, 20240

SAN CLEMENTE, CA – In a significant drug enforcement action, San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents confiscated over 38 pounds of fentanyl, a highly potent synthetic opioid, during a routine vehicle stop on Interstate 5. The operation took place near the Vista Hermosa Highway exit on the afternoon of January 18. The seizure occurred when San Clemente Border Patrol Station agents stopped a grey sedan traveling northbound on the interstate. A Border Patrol canine team performed an air sniff around the vehicle, leading to an alert for the possible presence of narcotics near the trunk. Upon further inspection, agents discovered

Border Patrol agents Seize 128 Pounds of methamphetamine

US Border PatrolJanuary 19, 20240

U.S. Border Patrol agents from the San Diego Sector seized 22 packages of methamphetamine smugglers had hidden in an SUV. CAMPO, Calif. — San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents seized more than 128 pounds of methamphetamine during a vehicle stop on Interstate 8 Friday night. Around 9:30 p.m., agents on patrol near Campo conducted a vehicle stop on a grey SUV heading westbound along Interstate 8 near the Sunrise Highway exit. A Border Patrol K-9 team conducted an air sniff of the SUV, ultimately alerting to the probable presence of narcotics. Agents inspected the front wheel well and the undercarriage of

CBP officers seize 172 pounds of cocaine at the Ysleta Port of Entry Cargo Facility

US Border PatrolJanuary 6, 20240

EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Ysleta Port of Entry Cargo Facility intercepted 172.6 pounds of cocaine with an estimated street value of more than $5.5 million Wednesday. “This significant seizure is an example of the vigilance and commitment by our CBP officers to the narcotic interdiction mission,” said CBP Ysleta Port Director Arnoldo Gomez. “CBP officer expertise, canines and technology are all important elements in stemming the flow of contraband.” The interception occurred January 3, when a 56-year-old male Mexican citizen driving a box truck arrived from Mexico via the cargo facility.

CBP officers seize 1,018 pounds of methamphetamine, 165 pounds of cocaine valued at $10.2 million at World Trade Bridge

US Border PatrolDecember 27, 20230

LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized hard narcotics that totaled over $10,200,000 in street value. “CBP is proud of the work our frontline officers do to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our communities,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “This significant seizure is an example of ongoing operational efforts conducted daily to protect our borders.” Bundles containing $10.2 million in powder, crystal methamphetamine and cocaine hidden in a tractor trailer seized by CBP officers at World Trade Bridge. The seizure occurred on Thursday, Dec.

CBP Officers Intercept 110 Pounds of Ketamine in U.K. Man’s Baggage at Detroit Metro Airport

US Border PatrolDecember 21, 20230

ROMULUS, Mich. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Field Operations intercepted 110 pounds of ketamine in a traveler’s baggage at Detroit Metropolitan Airport on December 13. A citizen of the United Kingdom arrived on a flight from France and was selected for a secondary inspection. An x-ray scan and physical search of two large suitcases, which the man claimed were given to him by a family member, revealed plastic bags filled with large white crystals. Field tests identified the substance as ketamine. At $90 per gram, this ketamine load has a street value of over $4 million.

20-Year-Old Pleads Guilty to Possessing 115 Pounds of Fentanyl Pills with Intent to Distribute

Indira PatelDecember 13, 20230

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Nathan Hernandez, 20, of Yuma, pleaded guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl last week. The sentencing hearing is scheduled for March 25, 2024, before United States District Judge Michael T. Liburdi. Hernandez admitted that on November 3, 2023, he entered the United States through the San Luis Port of Entry in San Luis, Arizona, with 115.04 pounds of fentanyl pills hidden in a non-factory compartment of his 2020 Dodge Ram. Hernandez further admitted that he possessed the fentanyl with the intent to deliver it to another person. In his plea agreement, Hernandez agreed to forfeit

San Diego Field Office seizes more than 14,000 pounds of narcotics at California ports of entry in November

US Border PatrolDecember 13, 20230

SAN DIEGO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to the San Diego Field Office, conducting security operations at California’s official land ports of entry with Mexico, seized more than 14,000 pounds of hard narcotics worth tens of millions of dollars in November. Fentanyl – 347 pounds seized Heroin – 22 pounds seized Cocaine – 3,117 pounds seized Methamphetamine – 10,609 pounds seized CBP officers from the San Diego Field Office discover illicit narcotics being smuggled inside of a vehicle. “Our officer’s commitment to duty, excellence, and the safety of our nation is commendable beyond words. These impressive results

CBP officers seize 145 pounds of cocaine and methamphetamine at the Ysleta port of entry

US Border PatrolDecember 12, 20230

EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Ysleta port of entry intercepted a combined 145 pounds of cocaine and methamphetamine in two separate failed smuggling attempts. The combined estimated street value is approximately $664,000. Ysleta port of entry 87-pound methamphetamine load. “Our CBP officers remain dedicated to disrupting the flow of illicit narcotics while also facilitating legitimate trade and travel,” said CBP Ysleta Port Director Arnie Gomez. “CBP officers utilize a layered enforcement approach to disrupt significant drug loads at our ports of entry.” On Dec. 5, CBP officers encountered a 27-year-old male Mexican

Atmospheric river pounds US Northwest; two deaths reported

ReutersDecember 5, 20230

By Daniel Trotta (Reuters) – An atmospheric river deluged the U.S. Northwest for a third straight day on Tuesday, swelling rivers to dangerous levels, forcing road and rail closures, and possibly killing two people who may have been swept up in floodwaters, officials said. The rain has helped relieve the parched states of Washington and Oregon, which missed much of the historic rain that fell on California a year ago and ended that state’s extended drought. Much of Washington and Oregon still face severe or moderate drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Up to 8 inches (20 cm) of

Border Patrol agents discover 218 pounds of liquid methamphetamine in gas tank

US Border PatrolDecember 1, 20230

INDIO, Calif. — El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents working at the Highway 86 U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint arrested a man suspected of smuggling narcotics Monday afternoon. Border Patrol agents extracted a total of 218 pounds of liquid methamphetamine with an estimated value of $328,000 that was hidden in the gas tank of a vehicle. The incident occurred at approximately 2:45 p.m., when a 21-year-old man driving a blue SUV approached the checkpoint. At the primary inspection point a K-9 detection team trained to detect concealed people and narcotics alerted to the vehicle. Agents sent the vehicle to secondary inspection

Delaware CBP Officers Seize Nearly 7 Pounds of Opium Poppy Pods destined to Middletown, Delaware

US Border PatrolDecember 1, 20230

WILMINGTON, Del. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted a shipment of opium poppy pods in Wilmington, Del., on Tuesday that was destined to an address in Middletown, Del. These opium poppy pods were destined to Middletown Delaware. Officers inspected an express delivery shipment, which consisted of three boxes shipped from the United Kingdom manifested as “Dried Table Decorations.” Inside the boxes, CBP officers discovered white plastic bags that each contained poppy pods. The poppy pods weighed a combined three kilograms, or seven pounds, 10 ounces. In May, Wilmington CBP officers intercepted a 10-pound shipment of poppy pods

CBP Officers in Lewiston Seize 11 Pounds of Marijuana with Estimated Value of $30,000

US Border PatrolNovember 30, 20230

LEWISTON, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Lewiston Bridge border crossing discovered 11 lbs. of marijuana in a commercial shipment. On November 28, CBP officers selected a cargo shipment that was manifested as a “Puzzle Activity Box” for an additional examination to ensure trade compliance. Upon further inspection of the shipment, CBP officers discovered 10 vacuum-sealed packages that contained a green-leafy-substance. The contents of the vacuum-sealed bags field-tested positive for the properties of marijuana and had an estimated street value of more than $30,000. Vacuum-sealed marijuana with an approximate weight of 11 lbs. manifested as

Louisiana Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Two Pounds of Methamphetamine

Indira PatelNovember 21, 20230

Gulfport, Miss. – A Louisiana man was sentenced to 204 months in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute two pounds of methamphetamine. According to court records, in January 2022, a confidential source informed Homeland Security Investigators that Deandrea Keion Malbrough, 30, was sending methamphetamine to the Southern District of Mississippi. This source then connected undercover agents with Malbrough who went on to mail two pounds of methamphetamine to agents at an address in Gulfport. A federal grand jury indicted Malbrough on February 22, 2023, and he pled guilty on July 17, 2023. U.S. Attorney Todd W.