Long Island Man Charged After Fentanyl Seizure, Enough to Kill Thousands


Last Updated On: October 15, 2024

A Bellport man faces serious charges after Suffolk County authorities seized 33 pounds of drugs, including a staggering 15 pounds of fentanyl—enough, officials say, to kill everyone on Long Island.

Remon Gibson, 43, was arrested after a raid at his Sunburst Lane home on September 25 uncovered 17.5 pounds of cocaine alongside the fentanyl.

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney emphasized the gravity of the find, saying, “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.” His statement highlighted the lethal potential of the drugs involved and the ongoing fight against dangerous trafficking operations in the area.

In addition to the drugs, law enforcement seized $80,000 in cash, a drug ledger, and kilo presses—one even stamped with “COVID-19”—used to form bricks of fentanyl and cocaine.

Paraphernalia like this often serves as the tools of large-scale drug operations.

The drugs weren’t far from home, either. Fentanyl was reportedly found on a nightstand in Gibson’s bedroom, just steps away from his children’s room.

Cocaine was allegedly hidden in a trap behind the backyard shed.

Gibson was arraigned on charges including operating as a major trafficker, criminal possession of a controlled substance and endangering the welfare of a child.

A judge set bail at $200,000 cash or a bond of up to $2 million.

Gibson’s attorney, George Duncan, responded to the charges, saying, “My client maintains his innocence. We look forward to defending the allegations in the courtroom.”

This case serves as a chilling reminder of the dangers lurking in suburban communities and the ongoing battle against fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that’s been devastating families across the country.

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