Nine people, including a 17-year-old minor, were arrested after a major drug and gun bust in Passaic County, New Jersey.[1] A multi-agency investigation into a drug-dealing ring that launched in August led to the search of 12 locations across Paterson, Passaic, Haledon and Hawthorne, resulting in several drug and gun charges for nine people.[1] Police named Carlos Urena, 34, Leonardo Vargas, 29, Sebastian Henao, 19 and Jose Vasquez, 27, of Paterson, Cristian Rojas, 26, of North Haledon, Josean Alexander, 29, of Passaic, Derrikc Tolentino, 19, of Clifton, and a 17-year-old Paterson minor whose initials were the only information released.[1]

Across the 12 locations, investigators found seven guns, more than 500 rounds of ammunition and several large-capacity ammunition magazines, police said.[1] Authorities also found more than two pounds of cocaine, 20 grams of heroin, various oxycodone, alprazolam and ecstasy pills, five pounds of marijuana and THC products, half a pound of promethazine, drug production and distribution materials and nearly $10,000 in cash, prosecutors said.[1]

The nine suspects were charged with offences including leading a narcotics trafficking network, maintaining a drug production facility, and possession with intent to distribute cocaine.[1] The adult suspects were being held at the Bergen County Jail to await arraignment, while the minor was held at the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center awaiting Family Court proceedings.[1] The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office said the investigation was still active and asked anyone with information to contact it.[1]