Atlantic City, NJ, Man Facing Drug, Weapon Charges After 2-month Investigation

Following two months of work by detectives, an Atlantic City man is facing a long list of drug and weapons charges.

On Thursday, the Atlantic City Police Department says they executed search warrants on a home and vehicle on the 2100 block of North Missouri Avenue.

As the target of the investigation, 41-year-old Muhammad Griffin, left the area, detectives conducted a motor vehicle stop and arrested Griffin.

According to authorities, during a search of his vehicle and home, a loaded handgun, cocaine, ecstasy, paraphernalia used in the distribution of narcotics, and cash were seized.

Griffin is facing the following charges:

• Unlawful possession of a weapon
• Possession of a weapon while committing a CDS offense
• 2 counts of possession of CDS
• 2 counts of possession of CDS with intent to distribute
• Certain person not to possess a weapon
• Possession of CDS paraphernalia
• Money laundering

Griffin was remanded to the Atlantic County Justice Facility.

If you see something, say something: anyone with information about the distribution of drugs in Atlantic City can tip police by calling (609) 347-5858.

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