1 Kilo Of Fentanyl Seized By Morris Co. Task Force

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — A man from Paterson was arrested Tuesday, after the Morris County Narcotics Task Force and Wharton Police found a kilo of fentanyl in his possession, according to the Morris County prosecutor's office.

The man, Luis Reyes-Rosario, 30, faces charges including distribution of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of a controlled dangerous substance.

"This is an important seizure since, tragically, we know that numerous overdoses each year are the result of individuals ingesting fentanyl that has been mixed with other illegal narcotics, including heroin," Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll said.

The investigation was conducted by the Morris County Narcotics Task Force, including an officer assigned from the Wharton Police Department.

“Thanks to the work of our Narcotics Task Force and our collaboration with the Wharton Borough Police Department, a significant amount of poisonous fentanyl was taken out of the distribution chain," Carroll said.