In Harlem Drug Ring, A Role Even For An 8-year-old
An 8-year-old is amongst those working in a 35-member Harlem drug ring netting $1 milling dollars a year, law enforcement officials discovered after busting the crew.

Operating out of the King Houses between 112th and 115th streets, the ring dealt cocaine, heroin and PCP. The PCP was purchased in liquid form and delivered in jugs of Hawaiian Punch. A low cost drug that delivers a lasting high, the cheap prices drew clientele from as far as Vermont and from all walks of life.

The ring, which police nicknamed "Kings of Dust," was allegedly run by a pair of brothers - Lamont Moultrie, 41, and Bernard Moultrie, 39. Along with their lieutenants, they have lengthy rap sheets including murder, assault, robbery, and gun possession charges.

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Closing out the 15-month investigation, law enforcement officials detailed a corporate-style hierarchy with clearly designated roles.

Given the number of suspects in the 275-count indictment, arraignments likely won't be completed until sometime Thursday, at the earliest. On Wednesday evening, PIX11 was told the criminal court judge ruled against allowing any cameras in the courtroom for any of the suspects' arraignments.

As for the 8-year old boy, he is the nephew of one of the men arrested in the case and worked as a lookout. Considered a victim, his custody has been handed over to the city's child welfare agency, Administration for Children's Services.