Manuel A. Quinones, Fentanyl Trafficking, New Jersey 2022

Camden County Man Charged with Fentanyl Trafficking

NEWARK, N.J. – A Camden County man has been charged with narcotics offenses after a search of his vehicle and residence uncovered a large quantity of fentanyl and methamphetamine.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Manuel A. Quinones, 47, of Pennsauken, New Jersey, is charged with one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, one count of possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, and one count of possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

The charges stem from a search of Quinones’ vehicle on January 31, 2022, in East Brunswick, New Jersey, where law enforcement officers recovered approximately 1,000 suspected fentanyl pills and approximately seven pounds of suspected crystal methamphetamine.

A subsequent search of Quinones’ residence uncovered additional illegal drugs, two firearms, ammunition, a high-capacity drum magazine, and a bulletproof vest.

Quinones has previously been convicted of at least one felony offense, including a controlled substance offense.

The charge of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine carries a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life in prison and a $10 million fine.

The felon in possession of ammunition charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.

The count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime carries a statutory mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, which must run consecutively to any other sentence imposed, a maximum potential penalty of life in prison, and a fine of up to $250,000.

U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger credited the New York Drug Enforcement Task Force and the N.J. State Police Crime Suppression Central Unit, Opioid Enforcement Task Force, with the investigation leading to the charges.

The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark J. Pesce of the OCDETF/Narcotics Unit in Newark.

Quinones is currently being held without bail and is scheduled to appear in court for a detention hearing.

Defendant: Manuel A. Quinones

Criminal Charges: One count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, one count of possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, and one count of possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime

City and State: Newark, New Jersey

Date: January 31, 2022

Sentence: Currently being held without bail

Dollar Amounts: $10 million fine (possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine), $250,000 fine (felon in possession of ammunition), $250,000 fine (possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime)

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