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Unlucky Charms: MA Man Accused Of Hiding Cocaine In Cereal Boxes

Police said over 4 pounds of cocaine was found during a traffic stop in New York.

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A Worcester man was arrested in New York after 4.5 pounds of cocaine was found, police said.
A Worcester man was arrested in New York after 4.5 pounds of cocaine was found, police said. (New York State Police)

WORCESTER, MA — A Massachusetts man was arrested on Saturday in New York after 4.5 pounds of cocaine was found in his car, police allege.

In a news release, New York State Police said 32-year-old Jahn Rentas, of Worcester, was pulled over on Interstate 90 in the town of Verona. During the traffic stop, officers found the cocaine hidden in cereal boxes in the man's car, authorities said.

Rentas was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class A felony, police said. On Tuesday, he was awaiting arraignment in Oneida County Jail in New York.

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Police allege two Lucky Charms cereal boxes were used to conceal over 4 pounds of cocaine. (New York State Police)

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