# 600 Pounds of Cocaine Worth $10 Million Seized in Queens Self-Storage

Authorities seized 600 pounds of cocaine valued at $10 million in a Queens self-storage facility.

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Authorities uncovered nearly 600 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $10 million at a self-storage location in Long Island City, Queens. [^1]

The investigation led police to Nelson Salcedo, 35, of Englewood, New Jersey, who was arrested on August 26 while allegedly preparing to transport another load from the facility. [^2]

Thomas Fahmy, a Staten Island resident and staffer for U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, was struck by lightning while walking to his car on Thursday during a storm. [^3]

Initial testing identified the substance as cocaine, although additional laboratory analysis was still pending. [^4]

Doorbell footage from a neighbor's house captured the moment Fahmy was struck and knocked to the ground, showing a flash of light followed by him collapsing to the sidewalk. [^5]

Fahmy never lost consciousness and was able to get back to his feet and seek help at a nearby home. [^6]

Fahmy spent the night at Staten Island University Hospital for observation but reported having no burns after multiple body exams. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. Authorities uncovered nearly 600 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $10 million at a self-storage location in Long Island City, Queens. (ZeroHedge, News)
2. The investigation led police to Nelson Salcedo, 35, of Englewood, New Jersey, who was arrested on August 26 while allegedly preparing to transport another load from the facility. (ZeroHedge, News)
3. Thomas Fahmy, a Staten Island resident and staffer for U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, was struck by lightning while walking to his car on Thursday during a storm. (Crosswalk, News)
4. Initial testing identified the substance as cocaine, although additional laboratory analysis was still pending. (ZeroHedge, News)
5. Doorbell footage from a neighbor's house captured the moment Fahmy was struck and knocked to the ground, showing a flash of light followed by him collapsing to the sidewalk. (Crosswalk, News)
6. Fahmy never lost consciousness and was able to get back to his feet and seek help at a nearby home. (Crosswalk, News)
7. Fahmy spent the night at Staten Island University Hospital for observation but reported having no burns after multiple body exams. (Crosswalk, News)

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