DA Announces Seizure Of Fentanyl With Potential To Kill 3.5 Million People

BELLPORT MAN INDICTED AS A MAJOR TRAFFICKER AFTER LARGEST FENTANYL SEIZURE IN SUFFOLK HISTORY

The Amount of Fentanyl Seized by the District Attorney’s Task Force Could Have Killed 3.5 Million People

(SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y.) – Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Remon Gibson, 43, of Bellport, was indicted for Operating as a Major Trafficker, and other related charges, after law enforcement allegedly uncovered 33 pounds of illegal narcotics, including approximately 7 kilograms of fentanyl and 8 kilograms of cocaine in his home.

“The amount of deadly narcotics seized in this operation is staggering. There was enough Fentanyl here to kill every man, woman, and child on Long Island,” said District Attorney Tierney. “This case underscores our unwavering commitment to dismantling drug operations that threaten our communities.”

“The arrest and indictment of Reman Gibson shows the commitment the DEA and our law enforcement partners have in targeting those individuals who are poisoning our communities. Fentanyl is a lethal drug that dealers mix into their product knowing the harmful effects it presents to those using it, including death,” said DEA New York Division Special Agent in Charge Frank Tarentino. “We will continue to bring those responsible for this deadly distribution to justice.”

According to the investigation, on September 25, 2024, members of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office and Police Department, assigned to the District Attorney’s Fentanyl Task Force, as well as members of the DEA New York’s Drug Enforcement Task Force, executed a search warrant at 5 Sunburst Lane in Bellport. The search allegedly yielded approximately 7 kilograms of fentanyl, over 8 kilograms of cocaine in brick form, about half a kilogram of xylazine, and various types of drug paraphernalia. Additionally, authorities allegedly seized around $80,000 in cash, a drug ledger, and kilo presses, including one with plates used for bricks of fentanyl and cocaine, stamped “COVID 19.”

Notably, a large quantity of fentanyl was allegedly discovered on a nightstand in Gibson’s bedroom, adjacent to a room occupied by his two minor children. Cocaine was also allegedly found hidden in a trap behind a backyard shed. On October 9, 2024, Gibson was arraigned on the indictment before Supreme Court Justice Richard Ambro for the following charges contained in the indictment:

 One count of Operating as a Major Trafficker, a Class A-I felony;

 Two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, Class

A-I felonies;

 Two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, Class

B felonies;

 Three counts of the Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, Class A misdemeanors; and

 Two counts of Endangering Welfare of a Child, Class A misdemeanors.

Justice Ambro ordered Gibson held on $200,000 cash, $800,000 bond or $2,000,000 partially secured bond during the pendency of the case. Gibson is due back in court on November 8, 2024, and faces a minimum of 15 years to life in prison if convicted on the top count. He is being represented by George Duncan, Esq.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Saam Jalayer of the Narcotics Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective Damian Torres of the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office Fentanyl Task Force.