Four Suspects Nabbed in $3 Million Cocaine Bust

Four men from New York and Los Angeles were arrested at a Metuchen warehouse last week, as federal and local authorities seized 40 kilos of cocaine and $1 million in cash in an ongoing narcotics investigation.

Search warrants gave officials access to the warehouse at 335 High Street, where detectives arrested Cesar Perez, 53, of the Bronx;  Juan Roque, 29, of Los Angeles, CA; Carlos Marroquin. 50, of Los Angeles, CA; and Divanis Mendoza, 35, of New York City.

The suspects were arrested on July 24 in the early morning hours by officials from the New Jersey State Police Drug Trafficking Unit, New Jersey State Police, NY/NJ Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force, and the Metuchen Police Department.

Six vehicles were also seized in the arrest. Four of the vehicles - which included 2003 and 2004 Saturn Vues, a 2000 Ford Excursion, a 2004 Ford Econoline Van, a2004 Honda Accord, and a 2001 Freightliner tractor - contained complex electronically activated hidden compartments known as "traps" where drugs were hidden.

The suspects were charged with alleged possession with intent to distribute, money laundering, and conspiracy.  They were being held on $250,000 bail at the Bergen County Jail.