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Pennsylvania man busted with 17,000 fentanyl pills during Guttenberg traffic stop

Source: Hudson County View · Jul 24, 2026, 4:15 PM

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A 65-year-old Pennsylvania man was arrested during a traffic stop in Guttenberg on July 22nd after police discovered 17,000 fentanyl pills in his vehicle.

The Guttenberg Police Department's Criminal Investigations Unit made the bust near John F. Kennedy Boulevard East around 12:17 p.m., according to an announcement by Police Chief Frank Pelaez.

Key points

  • A Pennsylvania man was arrested in Guttenberg with 17,000 fentanyl pills during a traffic stop
  • The arrest occurred on July 22nd near John F. Kennedy Boulevard East
  • The Guttenberg Police Department's Criminal Investigations Unit conducted the operation
  • Police Chief Frank Pelaez announced the arrest
  • The suspect was 65 years old

FAQ

Where did the fentanyl bust take place?
The traffic stop and arrest occurred in Guttenberg, New Jersey, near John F. Kennedy Boulevard East on July 22nd at approximately 12:17 p.m.
How much fentanyl was seized?
Police seized 17,000 fentanyl pills from the Pennsylvania man during the traffic stop.
Who made the arrest?
The Guttenberg Police Department's Criminal Investigations Unit conducted the arrest and Police Chief Frank Pelaez announced the operation.

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