Drug charge arrests intended to bust Camden drug organization

Authorities continue to make inter-agency cooperative arrests of members of drug organizations throughout New Jersey. On this occasion, seven people were arrested on drug charge offenses in the City of Camden. The FBI, New Jersey State Police and the Camden Police Department collaborated to deliver what they called a ‘significant blow’ to a drug trafficking organization that is well-known for having control of the drug market in a distinct geographical section of Camden.

As is always the case in a multi-party drug charge arrest, the investigation and arrests were announced at a press conference controlled by the federal prosecutor, in which all of the agencies contributed to tout their efforts. This project focused on a specific gang that ran an open-air outdoor drug outlet where people could call ahead and then stop by on foot or car to pick up their order, according to police. Those arrested ranged in ages from 19 to 30.

The organization purportedly sold heroin, crack cocaine and powder cocaine. Drugs, weapons ammunition and cash were seized. This was being handled as a federal prosecution in federal court where the arrested individuals would be called upon to present their drug crime offense.

The police said that they used many techniques to put the case together, including informants, paid buys, surveillance and wiretaps. A drug charge defense in New Jersey requires knowing intimately a complicated maze of statutes and cases interpreting the criminal statutes. It is decidedly best to obtain early consultation with an experienced professional who can apprise the accused of his rights and the course of action that would be most beneficial.

Source: nj.com, “Camden drug trafficking investigation nets 7 arrests,” South Jersey Times, April 9, 2013