Man Admits Trafficking 280+ Grams Of Crack Cocaine In Camden Co. Court: DOJ

CAMDEN, NJ — A man who managed a drug-trafficking organization in the city of Camden admitted on Wednesday to conspiring to distribute more than one kilogram of heroin, more than 280 grams of crack cocaine and unspecified quantities of cocaine and fentanyl, the U.S. Attorney General's office said.

Juan Figueroa, 24, of the city of Camden, also admitted to acting as a runner, which meant he supervised and directed others who were involved in distributing controlled substances, according to authorities.

Figueroa also "provided drugs to his conspirators and collected drug proceeds from them," according to authorities.

Figueroa faces up to life in prison and a $10 million fine when he is formally sentenced on Oct. 11, authorities said.

Seventeen other members of the same drug-trafficking conspiracy had pleaded guilty prior to Figueroa, according to authorities. The last defendant in the conspiracy's trial is scheduled to start on July 18, according to authorities.

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