An Edison man has been sentenced to 120 months (10 years) in prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute 140 kilograms (310 pounds) of narcotics in New Jersey.
Gemal Singleton, 41, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Brian R. Martinotti to an information charging him with one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than one kilogram of heroin and five kilograms of cocaine, according to information provided by U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito.
Martinotti imposed the sentence on Singleton in Trenton federal court on July 10.
According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court, Singleton, as well as Siddeeq Q. Williams, 40, of Cranford, and others, arranged for cocaine and heroin to be shipped to New Jersey via tractor-trailer. On Aug. 27, 2017, the tractor-trailer arrived in New Jersey and was pulled over by law enforcement personnel after the driver committed several traffic violations.
A subsequent search of the tractor-trailer recovered five large duffel bags containing a total of 56 kilograms (123 pounds) of heroin and 85 kilograms (187 pounds) of cocaine. Singleton and Williams admitted they were supposed to meet the tractor-trailer to collect the narcotics for eventual distribution, according to the statement.
In addition to the prison term, Martinotti sentenced Singleton to five years of supervised release. Williams has also pleaded guilty to his role in the scheme and awaits sentencing.
