Arrest came after complaints about drug dealing, public safety director says
Ibn Shakur, 33 (Photo: Newark Dept. of Public Safety)
Officers were checking reports of the narcotics sales near Washington and West Kinney streets when they spotted Ibn Shakur, 33, selling heroin Tuesday morning, Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose announced in a statement.
Police arrested Shakur and later served a search warrant at his nearby residence, according to authorities. That operation turned up nearly 400 decks of heroin, marijuana and three guns.
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Shakur faces charges, including possession of heroin and marijuana, possession with intent to distribute drugs, drug possession within 1,000 feet of a school, possession of a defaced firearm and other weapons offenses.
Anyone with information was asked to contact Newark's 24-hour Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 877-NWK-TIPS (877-695-8477) or NWK-GUNS (877-695-4867). Police said Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential.
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