Crime & Safety

2 Found With Cocaine, Cash In Beach Haven West Home: Police

Police say they found cocaine, packaging material, drug paraphernalia and a lot of cash in a Betty Drive home.

BEACH HAVEN WEST, NJ — Two were charged after a several month-long narcotics investigation found evidence of cocaine distribution at a Beach Haven West home, Stafford police said.

On Oct. 30, police executed a search warrant at a Betty Drive home, where Leonardo L. Mesa, 33, and Eulalia A. Andrade, 49, both lived.

Police found Mesa and Andrade in possession of cocaine, numerous types of packaging material, drug paraphernalia and "a substantial amount" of cash, according to a news release.

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Both were charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession of cocaine and eight counts of drug paraphernalia.

Mesa and Andrade were processed at the Stafford Township Police Department and released with a future court appearance scheduled.

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