A business owner is facing drug distribution charges after police say they found narcotics were being sold out of his corner store in South Jersey.
Jose R. Nunez, 41, of Camden, was arrested last week on various charges related to distributing the illicit drugs out of Duran Grocery, the Camden County Police Department said in a statement.
The store is located at the corner of Broadway and Chestnut Street in Camden.
Nunez is charged with two counts of second-degree and one count of third-degree distribution of prescription medication as well as three counts of fourth-degree possession of prescription medication, police said.
“Business owners like this have no place in the city and shouldn’t be allowed to pedal poison to our residents under the guise of operating as a legitimate merchant,” Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez said. “We are keeping a close eye on how businesses are operating, and this should be a clear and present message, if you want to participate in illegal activity, we will hold you accountable.”
Following the arrest, the Camden Code Enforcement Department suspended the store’s business license and indefinitely closed the store.
Police did not say what specific drugs Nunez was allegedly selling out of the business.
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