LI couple busted with enough fentanyl to kill more than 42,000 people — and had ‘dragon’s breath’ ammo, too: cops

A Long Island couple involved in drug trafficking was apprehended with a staggering amount of fentanyl capable of causing the demise of over 42,000 individuals, in a case deemed “almost incomprehensible” by authorities on Monday.

Caleb Moran and Jessica Medina-Rivas, both aged 28 and residents of Holbrook, face a total of 56 serious narcotics charges following one of the largest drug seizures in the history of Suffolk County, officials reported.

“This wasn’t merely a drug bust. It was like a ticking time bomb in a tranquil neighborhood,” remarked Suffolk DA Ray Tierney while both suspects were arraigned, each being held on a $2 million bail.

During a raid on August 22, law enforcement discovered 14 kilos of cocaine, 12 kilos of methamphetamine, thousands of pills, 3 ounces of fentanyl, black tar heroin, and 20 pounds of marijuana within the couple’s residence, as detailed by Suffolk prosecutors in court.

Officers also uncovered two illegal firearms, bulletproof vests, blenders, digital scales, a pill press, packaging materials, and over $118,000 in cash, along with “dragon’s breath” shotgun shells that emit sparks, according to authorities.

The extensive operation came to light after the pair sold over 2 ounces of cocaine and various quantities of fentanyl to an undercover detective five times throughout the summer, prosecutors revealed.

During one sale, Moran allegedly provided fentanyl and cautioned the officer against selling it “pure,” acknowledging that this potent batch had resulted in several overdoses, including a fatal incident.

Moran also suggested that his “buyer” cut the dangerous drug with soap shavings to dilute his product, as reported by authorities.

“They seized about two million dollars in product — among the largest confiscations in Suffolk’s history,” stated county Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina to reporters.

“The magnitude of this alleged operation is nearly unimaginable,” he added.

Additionally, investigators located around 80 pounds of marijuana on the same day at a motor sports business owned by Moran’s father in Patchogue, as indicated by prosecutors. However, the elder Moran has not been charged, and subsequent UPS deliveries of cannabis from California to the shop were intercepted by law enforcement.

Raymond Perini, the attorney representing Caleb Moran, informed The Post that his client’s father has fully cooperated with authorities and is not suspected of any wrongdoing.

Tierney emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing and that additional charges could arise based on future discoveries by law enforcement.

Both Moran and Medina-Rivas have pleaded not guilty to operating as major traffickers, which is the state’s most severe drug charge, alongside numerous possession and sales charges.

They are both currently held on $2 million bail or an $8 million bond and face potential sentences ranging from 15 years to life if convicted.

Medina-Rivas’ next court date is scheduled for October 27, while Moran is expected to return to court the following day.