Man arrested in one of largest drug busts in NJ history

Thursday, April 23, 2026 6:42AM ET
CLIFTON, NJ (WPVI) -- A New Jersey man has been arrested in what authorities say is one of the largest fentanyl and meth busts in state history.

Nankel Stuardo Solorzano, 46, of Clifton, Passaic County, faces several federal charges.

Authorities say they seized 40 kilograms of fentanyl, which is equivalent to five million lethal doses.

Authorities say they seized 40 kilograms of fentanyl, which is equivalent to five million lethal doses.



Large quantities of meth and crack cocaine, as well as multiple weapons, were also seized in the bust.



Prosecutors say Solorzano kept the stockpile of drugs in an apartment complex garage.
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