By: Richard L. Smith
Federal authorities announced the arrest of five alleged members and associates of a drug trafficking organization operating in southern New Jersey and Philadelphia, including two Jamaican citizens accused of helping distribute large quantities of methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine.
U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer said the arrests stem from a long-term wiretap investigation led by the Drug Enforcement Administration New Jersey Field Division’s Atlantic County HIDTA Task Force and the New Jersey State PoliceGangs and Organized Crime South Unit.
Authorities identified the defendants as Andrew Davis, also known as “Flip Mogella” and “Floss King,” 47, a Jamaican citizen living in East Nottingham Township, Pennsylvania; Clifford Brown, 52, a Jamaican citizen living in Philadelphia; Damion Jones, 44, of Millville; James McBride, 53, of Marlton; and Jule Stubbs, 51, also of Millville.
All five defendants made their initial appearances before U.S. Magistrate Judge Ann Marie Donio in Camden federal court earlier this week and were ordered detained pending further proceedings.
According to federal court documents, investigators used court-authorized wiretaps, controlled drug purchases involving a confidential source, electronic and physical surveillance, and multiple search warrants to dismantle the alleged drug trafficking organization.
Authorities said the investigation revealed the organization distributed large amounts of methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine throughout southern New Jersey and the Philadelphia region. Investigators allege the drugs were shipped through packages sent to addresses controlled by the organization.
During the investigation, law enforcement seized more than 38 pounds of suspected methamphetamine, more than 7.5 kilograms of suspected cocaine, and nearly one kilogram of fentanyl or fentanyl analogue, according to officials.
The defendants are charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substances.
If convicted, they face a maximum sentence of life in prison, a mandatory minimum of 10 years behind bars, and fines of up to $10 million.