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New Jersey 'Santa' Arrested On Drug Charges

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Police in New Jersey bust a bad Santa.

Officers in South Hackensack arrested Charles Smith Monday on drug charges.

It all started with a traffic stop where police say they found a crack pipe next to his Santa Claus costume.

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When they searched his car they found more drug paraphernalia, including empty bags of crack and heroin.

Police say Smith volunteers as Santa for "Toys for Tots."

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