By: Najla Alexander
A two-month investigation into narcotics distribution in Trenton and Bensalem, PA, culminated recently with one arrest and the seizure of $63,900 in narcotics, a handgun, and $13,860 in cash, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri reported.
According to Mercer County officials, Akeem Smith, 33, of Trenton, was arrested on Tuesday, July 18, as a result of the investigation conducted by the members of the Mercer County Narcotics Task Force, with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, and the Hamilton, Trenton, and Bensalem Police.
Authorities say a motor vehicle stop of Smith in a white 2020 Hyundai Tuscon was conducted by the Bensalem Police.
During the search of Smith’s person and subsequent search of the vehicle, officers located approximately 25 grams of crack cocaine, six grams of powder cocaine, and $5,485 in cash, officials reported.
Smith was detained without incident.
Officials said a concurrent search of Smith’s residence in Trenton resulted in the seizure of approximately 30 pounds of marijuana, 80 decks of heroin, a Smith and Wesson .380 handgun, $8,375 in cash, and assorted drug paraphernalia.
Smith was charged with narcotics and weapons offenses in Trenton and narcotics offenses in Bensalem, officials say.
He is being held at the Bucks County Correctional Facility in Pennsylvania pending future court proceedings, Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said.
According to Prosecutor Onofri, the combined street value of the confiscated narcotics is approximately $63,900.
Despite having been charged, all persons are presumed innocent until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.