Three Old Bridge Men Named In Cocaine, Heroin Trafficking Ring

OLD BRIDGE, NJ — Three Old Bridge men were arrested by NJ State Police as part of a statewide alleged drug trafficking ring that operated in multiple locations throughout central New Jersey, specifically in Edison, Perth Amboy, Elizabeth, Wall Twp. and Old Bridge.

Police say the ring peddled cocaine, heroin and marijuana. Last Friday, July 27, detectives executed search warrants at various locations in Old Bridge Township, Long Branch and Edison Township. As a result, detectives arrested eight people and seized more than 700 grams of cocaine, more than 350 grams of heroin, more than 10 pounds of marijuana, $65,610 cash, and a 2014 Chevy Equinox.

The three Old Bridge men were charged with money laundering and selling marijuana, specifically.

State Police say the network was allegedly headed by Tyson Abel, 42, of Edison, N.J., and Jose Concepcion Jr, 39, of Long Branch, N.J., which sold significant quantities of cocaine and heroin in Middlesex and Monmouth Counties and surrounding areas.

The three Old Bridge men are:

Jose Concepcion III, 22, of Old Bridge, N.J. Charged with:
Money laundering
Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute

Saleem Kelly, 21, of Old Bridge, N.J. Charged with:
Money laundering
Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute

Khalid Thomas, 36, of Old Bridge, N.J. Charged with:
Money laundering
Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute