Noseless Brooklyn Man Bagged in Florida Over Meth, Cocaine Haul

A 46-year-old man from Brooklyn, notably identifiable by his lack of a nose, found himself in police custody in Florida after law enforcement officers discovered methamphetamine, cocaine, a counterfeit driver's license, and thousands of dollars in cash within his vehicle. Charles Wilson Pastore was a passenger in a white Mercedes-Benz when it was intercepted by police in Fort Lauderdale on September 3, according to reports from CBS 12.

During the stop, a police K-9 unit was deployed, and its acute sense of smell quickly indicated the presence of narcotics inside the car. Fort Lauderdale Police later confirmed the discovery of over 17 grams of methamphetamine and 3 ½ grams of crack cocaine. An official police affidavit further detailed the items found in a backpack located in the back seat of the Mercedes. These included a digital scale with white powder residue, $3,515 in currency, and a loaded semi-automatic handgun whose serial number had been shaved off.

Authorities also reported finding what appeared to be a fake Florida driver's license. Investigators have alleged that Pastore, along with the individual driving the vehicle, were involved in a joint operation to traffic illegal narcotics. Court records indicate that Pastore is facing multiple charges, including meth trafficking, as well as possession of meth, cocaine, and drug paraphernalia. He was held in jail until September 8, when he secured his release by posting a $37,000 bail.