A man from Chicago has admitted his involvement in an interstate meth ring, which authorities have called the largest drug bust of its kind in New Jersey's history.
Marcos Cesar Acosta, 47, pleaded guilty in Camden federal court on Thursday to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, the U.S. Attorney's Office District of New Jersey said in a statement. As part of his plea, Acosta admitted to distributing more than 260 pounds of methamphetamine into New Jersey.
In May, he was charged along with Carlos H. Cordero-Guiterrez, a 53-year-old Mexican national. Authorities have not provided an update on Cordero-Guiterrez's criminal case.
Acosta traveled to New Jersey on April 28 to supervise the delivery of hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine driven in a truck by Cordero-Guiterrez, authorities said. Both men were arrested shortly after arriving in the state.
During a search of the truck, agents with the Department of Homeland Security found three black storage boxes, one duffel bag and a garbage bag, which all contained methamphetamine, federal prosecutors said. Agents seized a total of 260 pounds of the drug, officials said.
Methamphetamine is considered one of the strongest and most addictive drugs. It is classified as a central nervous system stimulant, meaning it drastically speeds up the body's physical and mental processes, according to the National Institute of Health.
On Thursday, the U.S. Attorney's Office thanked agents from the Department of Homeland Security, FBI, DEA and IRS Criminal Investigation division for their collaborative efforts that led to the two arrests.
Acosta is scheduled to be sentenced in Camden County federal court on Dec. 17.
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