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Drug Bust: $35K In Cocaine, Magazines, Firearms Seized From Hudson County Duo, Prosecutor Says

Nearly 4.4 pounds of cocaine, two handguns and high-capacity magazines were seized from a pair of Hudson County men following a months-long investigation, authorities said.

West New York Police

West New York Police

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Rowaldi Caceres, 39, and Hilda Membreno, 29, both of West New York, were found with more than one kilogram of cocaine valued at nearly $35,000, a handgun, three large capacity magazines, and approximately $30,000 in suspected proceeds from drug transactions during a search on Feb. 26, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said.

The following day, a court-authorized search warrant of Caceres’ car was executed. The search resulted in the recovery of a handgun with hollow point bullets. More than two kilograms of cocaine were seized during the course of the investigation.

Caceres and Membreno are facing various drug possession and distribution charges, weapons offenses and more.

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