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Woman Sold Meth Out Of Bergen County Hotel, Feds Say

A months-long investigation into a meth-dealing ring has led to the arrest of a woman, officials say.

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — A Bergen County woman has been arrested following a months-long investigation into a meth distribution operation.

Brittany Malsch, 38, of Garfield, was charged by federal investigators for her role in a meth-dealing ring, officials say.

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An investigation into Malsch's operations began in December 2025 by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Fairfield Police Department, authorities said.

Investigators traced her operation to a hotel in Fairfield, where they found multiple bags of suspected crystal methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, including packaging materials, and around $1,720 in cash, according to police.

Malsch was charged with possession with intent to distribute over 50 grams of methamphetamine. If convicted, she faces a minimum of ten years in prison and a maximum fine of $10 million.

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