A Mays Landing man was taken into custody Wednesday after police raided his home and found more than 12 ounces of methamphetamine and other illegal substances, according to authorities in Hamilton Township, New Jersey.
After the Township of Hamilton Police Department, assisted by the Atlantic County SWAT Team, carried out a search warrant at Thomas Collet’s residence, the 54-year-old man was placed under arrest. Officers confiscated ammunition, other controlled hazardous drugs, and objects associated with drug distribution in addition to the methamphetamine.
Maintaining a drug production facility, possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, two counts of possession of controlled dangerous narcotics, possessing Xanax with the intent to distribute, and unlawfully possessing ammunition are among the numerous allegations against Collet.
Collet was sent to the Atlantic County Justice Facility for processing after his arrest. According to the police, the inquiry was a component of their continuous efforts to stop local illegal drug activity.
In a statement, the Township of Hamilton Police Department thanked the Atlantic County SWAT Team for their support in the operation and said, “This arrest demonstrates our continued commitment to protecting our community by aggressively targeting illegal drug activity.”
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