Dutchess County Dealer Nabbed With Fentanyl, Ghost Gun, Police Say

An alleged Hudson Valley fentanyl and cocaine dealer was busted with drugs and a ghost gun during a warrant search of his home.

George Cintron and the drugs and gun seized during the warrant search.
Photo Credit: *Dutchess County Drug Task Force*

Kathy Reakes

10/18/2024 11:15 a.m.

Dutchess County resident George Cintron, age 37, of Beacon, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 17, by members of the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force,

According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the task force, Cintron, had been the subject of an investigation into sales of cocaine and fentanyl in the city of Beacon.

A court-ordered warrant search of his home located more than 16 ounces of fentanyl, cocaine, ecstasy, and an illegal ghost gun, Harris said.

Cintron was charged with:

Criminal possession of a controlled substance
Criminal possession of a firearm

Cintron is being held at the City of Beacon Police Department pending his arraignment.

The Drug Task Force was assisted by the City of Beacon Police Department with the investigation.

"The Drug Task Force is aggressively pursuing narcotic and dangerous drug dealers county-wide to prevent the distribution of poison in our communities," Harris said.

If anyone has information regarding this case or other individuals selling drugs in Dutchess County, you are urged to contact the Drug Task Force confidential tip line at 845-463-6040 or by emailing DrugTaskForceTips@gmail.com.

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