MERCER COUNTY, NJ – A comprehensive three-month investigation led by the Mercer County Narcotics Task Force culminated in the arrest of Juan Rivera, 34, of Trenton.
The arrest took place on Wednesday, October 4, following a vehicular stop.
Rivera was found with $3,986 in cash. A subsequent search of his residence led to the discovery of approximately 105 grams of cocaine and two handguns.
Rivera faces multiple narcotics and weapons charges, and the prosecutor’s office is moving to detain him pending trial.
The estimated street value of the seized cocaine is around $10,500. The task force collaborated with multiple agencies during the investigation.