Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget Brennan stated that recent large cocaine seizures align with record high coca cultivation in South America, highlighting the ongoing challenge of drug trafficking.
Agents observed Machado traveling from New Jersey to Middle Village, where they discovered approximately 50 pounds of cocaine in locked safes and a minimal quantity of fentanyl in his vehicle.
During the investigation, authorities uncovered 150 glassine envelopes of fentanyl, $4,000 cash, and identified a mix of xylazine in the fentanyl, indicating a complex drug trafficking operation.
With the alarming rates of drug trafficking in New York, the Prosecutor's office emphasized their commitment to combating the influx of illegal narcotics and protecting the community.
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