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$80K Seized In Search, Money Laundering Charge Filed: Bergen Co. Cops

Nearly $81,000 believed to be from illegal drug transactions was seized, leading to the arrest of an out-of-state man, police said.

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Police seize $80,000 believed to be from narcotics sales in a search in Bergen County, leading to the arrest of an out-of-state man, the prosecutor's office said.
Police seize $80,000 believed to be from narcotics sales in a search in Bergen County, leading to the arrest of an out-of-state man, the prosecutor's office said. (Shutterstock)

LEONIA, NJ — A Pennsylvania car technician was caught driving bundled bulk cash totaling $80,000 believed to be from narcotics sales through Bergen County, county Prosecutor Mark Musella said.

Jose A. Rosa-Vasquez, 31, was arrested and charged with second-degree money laundering.

A search of his vehicle Monday in Leonia revealed a hidden compartment containing the money, and he was arrested on scene, Musella said.

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Rosa-Vasquez was remanded to the Bergen County Jail pending his first court appearance, the prosecutor's office said.

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