Pound Of Marijuana, Steroids, And $19K Seized From Bergen Home: Prosecutor

Authorities seized more than one pound of marijuana, one pound of steroids, and more than $19,000 from a Franklin Lakes home Tuesday and arrested two men on drug-related charges, authorities said.

Authorities determined that controlled dangerous substances were being distributed from the home of Manuel Alvarez, 23, and Daniel Alvarez, 22, said Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Gurbir S. Grewal.

Police searched the men's home and found more than one pound of marijuana, various suspected steroids, more than $19,400 in cash, and drug paraphernalia consistent with the distribution of controlled dangerous substances, Grewal said.

The approximate street value of the controlled dangerous substances was $3,500, the acting prosecutor said.

Manuel and Daniel Alvarez were each charged with possession with the intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance, namely marijuana, in a quantity greater than 1 ounce, but less than 5 pounds, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, namely steroids, and hindering apprehension by concealing or destroyed evidence, Grewal said.

The men were each issued a summons and released on their own recognizance pending a May 25 court appearance.

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Daniel Alvarez, 22, and Manuel Alvarez, 23 — Bergen County Prosecutor's Office