Crime & Safety
Out-Of-Stater Busted With 2 Kilos Of Cocaine, $20K: Bergen Co. Cops
A Rhode Island man was caught driving suspected illegal drugs and $20,000 in cash through Bergen County, the prosecutor's office said.
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — An out-of-stater was caught driving two kilograms of suspected cocaine and $20,000 in cash through Bergen County, authorities said.
Izander Lopez-Cruz, 29, a Rhode Island barber, was charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine, and money laundering, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said.
Lopez-Cruz was found with the drugs and money after he was pulled over Wednesday, Musella said.
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He was released pending an initial court appearance, the prosecutor's office said.
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