New York authorities seized almost 40 pounds of narcotics from a luxury apartment in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattanin a raid that prevented more than $1.1 million worth of cocaine and methamphetamine from being sold on the streets of New York.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) arrested Jovanny Salas, 29, and Sergio Peralta, 34, on March 12, and face charges of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first, second and third degree.
Both subjects apparently have ties to Mexico, their identification documents say.
The arrests followed multi-agency investigations into drug trafficking in the city, which included the NYPD, the New York State Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Joint efforts led detectives to 550 W. 54th Street, a luxury residential building where the narcotics were recovered. Apartments in that building range from $3.845 for a studio to $8,150 for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence.reported StreetEasy.
Officers saw Salas leaving the apartment around 5:47 p.m. Tuesday. He took the elevator to the lobby, where he was arrested.
When checking your belongings They found a wallet that had Peralta’s identification and a key that allegedly opened the door to apartment 27Fofficials said.
At approximately 5:55 p.m., members of the New York Drug Enforcement Task Force (NYDETF) entered the apartment to conduct a court-authorized search, where they discovered and detained Peralta.
Los detectives They collected about 30 pounds of methamphetamine and more than 8 pounds of cocaine stored in a suitcase inside a bedroom closet.
In addition, A backpack was found with about $27,880 in cashreported New York Post.
The authorities also Peralta’s Mexican passport and expired US visa/border crossing card were confiscatedas well as Salas’ Mexican voter registration, his Colorado driver’s license and his U.S. passport.
“The charges arising from this case demonstrate the unwavering commitment of the NYPD, DEA, and all of our law enforcement partners to thoroughly investigate anyone allegedly involved in illicit drug trafficking in New York City.” York,” explained NYPD Commissioner Edward A. Caban.
“These arrests send a clear message that we will continue to be relentless in seizing poisonous substances before they are distributed in our neighborhoods.”
In that sense, the acting superintendent of the New York State Police, Steven G. James harshly lashed out at the suspects for their alleged activities, which, according to him, endangered the entire community.
“These individuals had no regard for the dangers they, or this operation, brought to this community,” James said in a statement.
“Today’s charges are the result of an aggressive strategy to stop illegal drug operations and keep deadly substances off our streets.”
Peralta and Salas were prosecuted in Manhattan Criminal Court last Wednesday night. The two subjects are behind bars at Rikers Island on $75,000 bail or $100,000 bail.
The next court appearance will be March 18.
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