A long-term investigation led to the arrest of five individuals for operating a drug trafficking network in southern New Jersey and Philadelphia, with ties to the Jamaican diaspora. The suspects face serious federal charges and substantial penalties for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine.
Five people, including two Jamaican citizens, were arrested and charged with drug trafficking in southern New Jersey and Philadelphia. Authorities seized large amounts of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine after a long-term investigation.
The suspects face serious federal charges and remain detained after initial court appearances earlier this week. Five people accused of running a drug trafficking operation in southern New Jersey and Philadelphia—including two Jamaican citizens—were arrested and charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine, according to U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer. The group allegedly distributed large amounts of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine across southern New Jersey and Philadelphia, said U.S. Attorney Frazer.
What they're saying: "As alleged, this drug trafficking organization distributed large quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine throughout southern New Jersey and Philadelphia while operating across state and national borders," said Frazer.
"Working through the Homeland Security Task Force and alongside our federal, state, and local partners, this Office is committed to dismantling transnational drug trafficking networks that flood our communities with deadly narcotics and fuel violence and addiction. " The investigation used wiretaps, confidential sources, and surveillance to track the group’s activities. Law enforcement seized more than 38 pounds of suspected methamphetamine, more than 7.5 kilograms of suspected cocaine, and almost 1 kilogram of fentanyl or fentanyl analogue.
The five people arrested are Andrew Davis, 47, a Jamaican citizen living in East Nottingham Township, Pennsylvania; Clifford Brown, 52, a Jamaican citizen living in Philadelphia; Damion Jones, 44, of Millville, New Jersey; James McBride, 53, of Marlton, New Jersey; and Jule Stubbs, 51, of Millville, New Jersey. The charges carry a maximum potential penalty of life in prison, a mandatory minimum of 10 years, and a maximum fine of $10 million.
The arrests are part of the Homeland Security Task Force initiative focused on dismantling criminal cartels, foreign gangs, and transnational criminal organizations operating in the United States. The Homeland Security Task Force in Atlantic City includes agents from the DEA, FBI, and HSI, with prosecution led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey. Authorities have not released details about the next steps in the legal process or whether additional arrests are expected.
Drug Trafficking Conspiracy To Distribute Methamphetamine Fentanyl Cocaine Long-Term Investigation Wiretaps Confidential Sources Surveillance Seized Penalties Jamaican Diaspora Homeland Security Task Force Foreign Gangs Transnational Criminal Organizations
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