CRANFORD — A six-week undercover narcotics investigation by detectives from the Cranford Police Department has resulted in the arrest of a boy from town.

The 17-year-old boy, whose name is being withheld because of his age, was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana, police said.

Detective John Swandrak received information in early February that identified the teen as a potential distributor of marijuana, and an ensuing investigation revealed the juvenile was selling illegal drugs from his residence on the north side of Cranford, police said.

According to investigators, Cranford detectives obtained and executed a search warrant on March 27 following surveillance activities and undercover operations. During the search warrant execution at the boy's home, police recovered multiple bags of suspected marijuana, narcotics-related paraphernalia and more than $100 in cash. The boy was arrested without incident at the scene.

The teenager was released to the custody of his parents pending additional proceedings in Family Court, police said.

Speaking about the case, Cranford Police Chief James Wozniak said, “Narcotics distribution is particularly disturbing when it involves a member of our community’s youth.

“We take this seriously and will spare no effort when it comes to protecting Cranford’s juveniles from the impacts of drug abuse.”

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