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Wrong Number Mishap Results in Drug Possession Arrest of Two Women in Salem County

By Lependorf & Silverstein

A recent article from nj.com reveals an interesting drug possession arrest that took place after two women dialed the wrong number--the police--when trying to arrange a cocaine pick-up. When the police received the call, a detective pretended to be the women?s drug dealer and arranged a time and place to meet so that the ?cocaine? could be delivered. According to the report, after being arrested and charged with ?conspiracy to possess a controlled dangerous substance and loitering with the intent to purchase a controlled dangerous substance,? the two women were released and they now await their court appearance. It seems as though calling the police by mistake would not be something that happens on a regular basis for those seeking illicit substances; however, it is more common than most people realize...continue to full post

Full post as published by New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog on October 15, 2009 (boomark / email).