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]

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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. · ZeroHedgeUnited States

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. · ZeroHedgeUnited States

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

Initial testing identified the substance as cocaine, although additional laboratory analysis was still pending. · ZeroHedgeUnited States

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

Fahmy never lost consciousness and was able to get back to his feet and seek help at a nearby home. · Crosswalk

Fahmy spent the night at Staten Island University Hospital for observation but reported having no burns after multiple body exams. · Crosswalk

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