MANCHESTER – What was a simple car stop led to the arrest of two teens and the confiscation of $5,000 worth of heroin by Township Police recently.
Police arrested two 19-year-old Trenton residents on August 28 when members of the department’s Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) stopped a car in the western section of Manchester.
During the stop Nyqua J. Reed and Diavian K. Jiles were discovered to have heroin in their possession. NET officers were conducting surveillance when they observed a car driving on Route 70 in the area of New Jersey Way.
It was stopped for a motor vehicle violation and a subsequent investigation led to the search of the car. That search revealed 1,000 wax folds of heroin with an approximate street value of $5,000 which were seized.
Reed was charged with possession of heroin, possession with intent to distribute heroin, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, loitering to distribute heroin, obstruction and failure to surrender a controlled dangerous substance (CDS).
Jiles was charged with possession of heroin and failure to surrender CDS.
In addition, a quantity of cash plus the vehicle itself were seized during the course of the investation which is pending forfeiture.
NET officers were assisted by members of the department’s K-9 unit and patrol bureau.
All residents are reminded that township police are accepting drug tips that can be made anonymously by calling 732-657-6111.
Tips can also be made online through the department’s website at manchesterpolicenj.com by clicking on the “tip line” link.
