Authorities arrested a California man in New Jersey for allegedly possessing kilograms of heroin worth millions of dollars.
Miguel Armenta-Villa, 25, was arrested Friday following an investigation that spanned three weeks. Police say 22 kilograms of heroin, with a street value of $3.5 to $5 million, was seized as a result of the investigation.
Police say they found the heroin while searching the Teaneck Township home where they arrested Armenta-Villa. He has been charged with 1st degree heroin possession and 1st degree possession with intent to distribute. He is being held at the Bergen County Jail on $150,000 bail.
The New Jersey State Police, New York Drug Enforcement Task Force, New York State Police, Bergen County Sheriff's K-9 Unit, NYPD, and U.S. DEA took part in the investigation.
