Crime & Safety

Worcester Man Busted With Cereal Box Coke Stash: Patch PM

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Police found anything but charms in this cereal box after they pulled over a Worcester man in New York.
Police found anything but charms in this cereal box after they pulled over a Worcester man in New York. (New York State Police)

WORCESTER, MA — It's a gloomy Wednesday in the MetroWest and Worcester and the forecast is even predicting the possibility of snow later in the week. The weather seems to have more tricks than treats in store for us this Halloween season.

Speaking of tricks, a Worcester man was busted by New York State Police when he tried to pass off a Lucky Charms box as an innocent cereal riding along Interstate 90 with him. Police didn't find charms inside, but instead over four pounds of cocaine.

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