For Immediate Release:  December 8, 2021

On December 8, 2021, a Pleasantville man was arrested during a narcotic investigation with a variety of drugs.

At 10:54 AM, Detectives Nick Berardis, James Barrett and Chris Smith conducted a motor vehicle stop in the 1700 block of Arctic Avenue after observing the driver, Maseter Laurent, engaging in a drug transaction.  During the investigation, Laurent was arrested after detectives recovered 660 grams of cocaine, 2,500 bags of heroin, 120 grams of methamphetamine and almost two pounds of marijuana from the vehicle.  The estimated total seizure is approximately $55,000.

ARRESTED:  Maseter Laurent, 28, of Pleasantville, NJ.

CHARGES:  Possession of CDS (four counts), possession with intent to distribute CDS (four counts), possession with intent to distribute CDS within 500 feet of a Public Zone, and possession with intent to disitrubte CDS within 1,000 feet of a school zone.

Laurent was remanded to the Atlantic County Justice Facility.  Charges are mere accusations, and the accused are considered innocent until proven guilty.

Anyone with information about the possession or distribution of narcotics is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Special Investigations Section at 609-347-5858 or text anonymously to tip411 (847411).  Begin the text with ACPD.

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Alert sent on 12/08/2021 at 4:51PM EST

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