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Long Island Man Faces Major Drug Trafficking Charges After Massive Fentanyl Seizure

Remon Gibson is accused of possessing enough fentanyl to kill 3.5 million people, alongside other illegal drugs and paraphernalia.

  • Suffolk County prosecutors allege that Remon Gibson had 15 pounds of fentanyl, 18 pounds of cocaine, and a half-pound of xylazine in his Bellport home.
  • The drugs were discovered during a search on September 25, with some fentanyl found in a room next to where two children lived.
  • Gibson has pleaded not guilty to charges including major drug trafficking, drug possession, and child endangerment.
  • Authorities also seized $80,000 in cash and drug production equipment, including a kilo press with 'COVID-19' stamps.
  • Gibson, previously convicted of drug possession, posted an $800,000 bond and is scheduled to return to court on November 8.
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