“The fact that we arrested a chart-topping rap artist and a corrections officer as part of the conspiracy illustrates just how vile the drug trade has become,” said Michael J. All six could face a maximum sentence of life in prison on the charges. Those five are also facing charges related to the firearms. The five other individuals charged, including Cyntje, have already been arraigned over the past month and are all being detained ahead of trial. (Fetty Wap is also from New Jersey, while the other individuals charged span New York and Pennsylvania.) The press release said authorities seized a total of 16 kilograms of cocaine, along with two kilograms of heroin, fentanyl pills, five guns, and around $1.5 million in cash.
According to a September indictment obtained by Vulture, at least five kilograms of cocaine can be attributed to Fetty Wap and his alleged co-conspirator, Anthony Cyntje, identified as a New Jersey correction officer.
William Junior Maxwell II, along with five other individuals, has been charged with “conspiring to distribute and possess controlled substances.” In particular, Fetty Wap “was a kilogram-level redistributor for the trafficking organization,” per the press release. Attorney’s Office confirmed that Fetty Wap, a.k.a. Update, October 29 at 1:15 p.m.: A press release from the U.S.
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