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New Jersey Drug Bust Leads to Multiple Arrests

By Lependorf & Silverstein

Dozens of people across Rockland, New Jersey have been arrested in a major drug sweep. According to The Journal News, the arrests were made in Spring Valley. The sweep was the culmination of a five-month investigation by multiple police departments. The District Attorney's office said the suspects were responsible for selling illegal drugs, including cocaine, marijuana and prescription drugs, in the area. If convicted, the defendants face penalties ranging from entry into a diversion program, probation and prison time. Officials say more arrests are expected. Simple possession of illegal drugs becomes possession with intent to sell when the amount of drugs seized is greater than the amount of drugs one person can reasonably use. While simple possession is often a misdemeanor, possession with intent to sell is typically considered a felony...continue to full post

Full post as published by New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog on December 29, 2010 (boomark / email).