Seven Arrested in Major Atlantic City Drug Busts

In Atlantic City, police arrested seven men in connection with significant drug trafficking operations. The investigation began on February 20, when Sefereno Castro, 39, was found selling heroin from his vehicle, leading to the discovery of over 1,000 bags of heroin, along with cocaine, PCP, and methamphetamine. Subsequent raids on March 4 at a motel resulted in the arrest of five men and the seizure of nearly six ounces of cocaine and a variety of other drugs. On March 6, Michael Horton, 32, was arrested after resisting officers, with authorities uncovering a crack cocaine manufacturing setup in his motel room and a loaded firearm in his vehicle. All suspects face multiple serious drug charges, including possession with intent to distribute and maintaining a narcotics production facility. The investigations underscore ongoing challenges with drug-related crime in the area.