NYC Special Narcotics Prosecutor's Office

Over 20 Pounds of Narcotics and a Gun Seized in the Bronx: Glassine Envelopes of He**in/Fentanyl Branded “Playboy” and “Tesla”

An undercover investigation that began with a large co***ne sale resulted in the seizure of a gun and nearly 25 pounds of narcotics, including what appeared to be heroin/fentanyl and oxycodone pills, as well as methamphetamine.

Members of the New York Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Strike Force uncovered the large cache of narcotics in a basement apartment in the Parkchester neighborhood of the Bronx.

Read the full press release on the SNP website. Link to website in bio.

At the District Attorneys Association of the State of New York Annual Summer Conference, SIB Co-Bureau Chief Eryck Kratville was recognized as Prosecutor of the Year in the area of Investigative Leadership by the New York Prosecutor's Training Institute. Bridget Brennan offered a presentation to DAs from across the state on how to educate young people, teachers, and families about fentanyl.

SNP's SIB Co-Bureau Chief Eryck Kratville was recognized as Prosecutor of the Year in the category of Investigative Leadership.

Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget Brennan acknowledges Fentanyl Awareness Day.

In honor of Women’s History Month, Bridget Brennan joined a panel of successful women hosted by Dr. Valerie Small at Borough of Manhattan Community College. Ms. Brennan discussed becoming the first female Special Narcotics Prosecutor.

Over 26 Pounds of Co***ne and $3 Million Cash Recovered in Bronx Apartment

➡️ An investigation into a major narcotics distributor resulted in the seizure of approximately 12 kilograms (more than 26 pounds) of co***ne and over $3 million cash from an apartment in the Norwood neighborhood of the Bronx. The narcotics and money were concealed inside several pieces of furniture outfitted with hidden trap compartments. One individual was arrested.

Read full press release on the SNP website➡️https://www.snpnyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PressRelease_20240322_compressed-1.pdf

Nearly 45 Pounds of Co***ne Seized from Interstate Traffickers

➡ An investigation into interstate narcotics trafficking resulted in the seizure of approximately 20 kilograms
(nearly 45 pounds) of co***ne worth more than $1 million from a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Members of the
New York Drug Enforcement Task Force (NYDETF) tracked the vehicle from Connecticut through New
York City to New Jersey, where it allegedly picked up the load of co***ne.

Read full press release on the SNP website➡https://www.snpnyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PressRelease_20240315b_compressed.pdf

Thirty-Eight Pounds of Methamphetamine and Co***ne Recovered in Hell’s Kitchen Luxury Building

➡ An investigation into methamphetamine and co***ne trafficking in New York City resulted in the seizure of approximately 30 pounds of methamphetamine, plus four kilograms (over eight pounds) of co***ne from an apartment at 550 West 54th Street, a luxury residential building in Hell’s Kitchen. Two men face charges of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First, Second and Third Degrees. The estimated street value of the drugs seized is over $1.1 million.

Read full press release on the SNP website➡https://www.snpnyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PressRelease_20240315a_compressed.pdf

Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget Brennan and Community Outreach Director Calvin Solomon attended Harlem's 32nd Precinct Community Council meeting to educate about the dangers of fentanyl. Jackie Rowe Adams, Executive Director of Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E. was also in attendance.

Investigation Targets Open Drug Activity Inside Washington Square Park: Nine Charged in Sales to Undercover Officers

➡ Nine individuals were arrested following an investigation into the sale of psychedelic psilocybin mushrooms and co***ne in the vicinity of Washington Square Park. The undercover investigation, conducted by the New York City Police Department’s (NYPD) Narcotics Borough Manhattan South, began in July of 2023 in response to community complaints about open drug activity inside the busy public park, located in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village.

Read full press release on SNP website➡https://www.snpnyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PressRelease_20240221_compressed-1.pdf

SNP's Community Outreach Director Calvin Solomon and Gang Unit Chief and Chief Diversity Officer, Nigel Farinha, attended and helped to organize the Sterling Johnson New York Chapter of the National Black Prosecutors Association (NBPA) and Police Athletic League sponsored toy drive holiday event. Over 98 boys and girls of Harlem received toy donations for the holidays.

Accused Major Trafficker Indicted in Kidnappings and Assaults Linked to an Alleged Drug-Related Dispute

➡️ An indictment filed in Manhattan Supreme Court charges Jonathan Huertas, aka “El Don,” with Operating as a Major Trafficker and with orchestrating two kidnappings and assaults that allegedly occurred in the Morris Park neighborhood of the Bronx in early 2022.

Link to full press release on the SNP website➡️https://www.snpnyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PressRelease_20231214_compressed.pdf

Yesterday, Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget Brennan was part of a panel of experts for the T.A.G. Youth event, 'The Truth About Drugs: Fentanyl'.

Young participants gathered to be educated about the dangers of fentanyl, the effects of the opioid crisis and more.

Large Stash of Over 110 Pounds of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Worth Up to $10 Million Uncovered in the Bronx

An investigation into fentanyl trafficking in New York City resulted in a significant seizure of 30 kilograms (over 65 pounds) of suspected fentanyl, including thousands of fentanyl pills, and more than 20 kilograms (over 45 pounds) of suspected methamphetamine in an apartment in the University Heights neighborhood of the Bronx.

Read full press release on the SNP website➡�https://www.snpnyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PressRelease_20231116_compressed-1.pdf

arge-Scale Fentanyl Packaging Mill Dismantled in the Bronx: 11 Arrested and Indicted

➡️Hundreds of Thousands of Potentially Lethal Doses Packaged for Distribution

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Over 100 Pounds of Co***ne, Crack Co***ne, Fentanyl, Oxycodone and He**in Seized in Bronx Pizzeria

➡Sophisticated Drug Trafficking Operation Across from Public School

Read full press release on the SNP website➡https://www.snpnyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SNC-10232023-DEA_compressed.pdf

Today SNP’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee welcomed Chief Deputy Attorney General José Maldonado, an SNP alumnus, for Hispanic Heritage Month. Mr. Maldonado shared how he sought out leadership positions that enabled him to make an impact on public policy.

Suffolk County District Attorney Tierney Announces Indictment of 30 Defendants Following Three Long-Term Narcotics Trafficking and Gang Investigations

The alleged drug dealing operations all centered around the distribution of fentanyl, co***ne, and co***ne mixed with fentanyl, and spanned from the eastern Suffolk County towns of Southold, Riverhead and Southampton, throughout western Suffolk County all the way into New York City.

Read full press release➡️ https://suffolkcountyny.gov/da/Newsroom/Press-Releases/suffolk-county-district-attorney-tierney-announces-indictment-of-30-defendants-following-three-long-term-narcotics-trafficking-and-gang-investigations

SNP recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day. More than 3,000 people fatally overdosed in New York City between March of 2022 and March 2023, according to the CDC. We remember those who have died and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind.

SNP's Chief Assistant District Attorney Lisa Tompkins, Founders of Victims of Illicit Drugs (VOID) & other senior officials from federal, state, & local agencies attended an event to discuss the devastating impact of fentanyl and to explore different approaches to address the overdose crisis.

SNP recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day in recognition of the lives lost to illicit fentanyl poisoning, and the devastation inflicted on hundreds of thousands of affected family members and friends.

Learn more: https://facingfentanylnow.org

Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget Brennan joined Mayor Eric Adams and Assemblymember Al Taylor for National Night Out Against Crime, an annual campaign promoting police-community partnerships to help make neighborhoods safer and more caring places to live.

Long-term Wiretap Investigation Dismantles Violent Drug Trafficking Gang in Brooklyn: Four Charged in Conspiracies to Commit Murder, Assault, Weapons and Narcotics Crimes.

➡️Law Enforcement Thwarts Plans for Violence: Nine Fi****ms and Drugs Seized.
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Yesterday, SNP's Director of Community Outreach Calvin Solomon, Councilman Eric Bottcher, the Midtown South Community Council, Police Athletic League NYC and others celebrated the opening of the Summer Playstreets at McCaffrey Park playground with a ribbon cutting and fun activities!

Bridget Brennan, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, Carlos Velazquez, PAL Executive Director, Bart M. Schwartz, President of PAL Board of Directors, and NYPD Acting Commissioner Edward Caban kicked off the official start of Police Athletic League NYC PLAYSTREETS with the opening of a fire hydrant.