Police: Drugs discovered during Ramapo traffic stop; 2 men arrested

Authorities say a K9 unit was used to search the vehicle as it was stopped on I-87.

News 12 Staff

Mar 2, 2025, 1:54 PM

Updated 16 hr ago

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Officers uncovered a large number of drugs inside a car during a traffic stop this week in Ramapo, according to police.
Authorities say a K9 unit was used to search the vehicle as it was stopped on I-87. They found over 48 grams of drugs believed to be fentanyl and 56 grams of suspected crack cocaine.
Police say 57-year-old Robert Morales and 51-year-old Irving Pedro were then arrested.
Both men have been arraigned and will reappear in court on Tuesday.