Massive Cocaine and Heroin Distribution Ring Busted In North Jersey: Patch PM

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Massive Cocaine and Heroin Distribution Ring Busted In North Jersey: Prosecutor

Twenty-four Morris County-area residents and a ringleader from Passaic County were busted this week for their alleged roles in a massive cocaine and heroin distribution ring, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp announced.

During the arrests authorities seized 1,400 folds of heroin; 55 grams of cocaine; $33,500 in cash, bullets, and various packaging and drug distribution material along with 11 vehicles, Knapp said.

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• The apartment raid also turned up other drugs and was the result of a monthlong investigation, police said.

More Than $21K Worth of Heroin Seized in Somerville

• A Somerville drug dealer was arrested after police found more than $21,000 worth of heroin in his home, the prosecutor said.

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