Bellport Man Indicted for Trafficking; Approximately 7 Kilograms Found in His House
A Bellport man was indicted for drug trafficking after law enforcement allegedly uncovered 33 pounds of illegal narcotics in his home. They also seized approximately seven kilograms of fentanyl — the largest seizure of fentanyl in Suffolk County’s history.
On September 25, members of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office and Police Department, who were assigned to the District Attorney’s Fentanyl Task Force, executed a search warrant at Remon Gibson’s home at 5 Sunburst Lane. The search allegedly yielded approximately seven kilograms of fentanyl, more than eight kilograms of cocaine in brick form, about half a kilogram of xylazine, and various types of drug paraphernalia. Additionally, authorities allegedly seized around $80,000 in cash, a drug ledger, and kilo presses, including one with plates used for bricks of fentanyl and cocaine, stamped “COVID 19.”
Notably, a large quantity of fentanyl was allegedly discovered on a nightstand in Gibson’s bedroom, adjacent to a room occupied by his two minor children. Cocaine was also allegedly found hidden in a trap behind a backyard shed.
On October 9, Gibson was arraigned on the indictment before Supreme Court Justice Richard Ambro for the following charges contained in the indictment:
- one count of operating as a major trafficker, a Class A-I felony
- two counts of first-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, both Class A-I felonies
- two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, both Class B felonies
- three counts of criminally using drug paraphernalia, all Class A misdemeanors
- two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, both Class A misdemeanors
Ambro ordered Gibson held on $200,000 cash, $800,000 bond or $2 million partially secured bond during the pendency of the case. Gibson is due back in court on November 8 and faces a minimum of 15 years to life in prison if convicted on the top count.
“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,” said Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney. “This case underscores our unwavering commitment to dismantling drug operations that threaten our communities.”
“The arrest and indictment of Reman Gibson shows the commitment the DEA and our law enforcement partners have in targeting those individuals who are poisoning our communities. Fentanyl is a lethal drug that dealers mix into their product knowing the harmful effects it presents to those using it, including death,” said DEA New York Division Special Agent in Charge Frank Tarentino. “We will continue to bring those responsible for this deadly distribution to justice.”