Swat team assists with drug bust in Hamilton Township

A Mays Landing man is in jail after being arrested on drug charges in Hamilton Township.

Hamilton Township police say Thomas Collet, 54, of Mays Landing was arrested following an investigation into “distribution of methamphetamine in the area.”

SWAT team involved

According to police, the Atlantic County SWAT team helped execute a search warrant at Collet’s residence.

During the issuance of the warrant, police seized over “12 ounces of methamphetamine, as well as other controlled dangerous substances and items related to drug distribution.”

According to police, Collet has been accused of the following crimes

• Maintenance of a drug production facility
• Possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute
• Two counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance
• Possession with intent to distribute (Xanax)
• Certain people are not allowed to own ammunition

Suspect in prison

Collet will be cared for at the Atlantic County Jail pending his court appearance.

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The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

SOURCE: Hamilton Township Police Department