Prosecutors: Taxi Driver Had $800,000 Of Crystal Meth In Car

FORT LEE, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey prosecutors say a New York City taxi driver was arrested after officials say they found approximately $800,000 in crystal meth in his vehicle.

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Forty-two-year-old Gerardo Camilo-Nolasco, of the Bronx, was pulled over in Fort Lee Monday in connection with a Bergen County narcotics probe. Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Dennis Calo says police found 10 pounds (4.54 kilograms) of methamphetamine in his vehicle, alongside four grams of cocaine.

Prosecutors say the meth has a street value estimated at $800,000. Camilo-Nolasco faces several drug charges, including cocaine and meth possession.

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A New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission spokesperson says the Camilo-Nolasco's taxi license expired in 2011, and his application to renew was denied. It wasn't immediately clear if he had an attorney.

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