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Kelvin Claudio, 35, of Rio Grande, was arrested on Friday, Feb. 23, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland announced in a news release. His arrest came after an investigation that included agents from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations.
Police executed a search warrant on Claudio and several locations throughout Middle Township. Officers seized about 2,100 bags of suspected heroin and $1,373 in cash. Suspected heroin that was previously recovered in the investigation had tested positive for fentanyl and xylazine.
Claudio was charged with second-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance, and third-degree money laundering.
Claudio was held at the Cape May County Correctional Facility. He faces five to 10 years in state prison if convicted of the second-degree crime.
Sutherland also said anyone with information about drug activity or other crimes should call the county prosecutor's office at 609-465-1135. You can also submit an anonymous tip online at cmcpo.tips or on the county sheriff's website at cmcsheriff.net.
You can also call the Cape May County Crime Stoppers at 609-889-3597.
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