EGG HARBOR CITY - A South Jersey man was charged in a drug bust Monday that yielded thousands of dollars worth of heroin, prosecutors said.

Anthony Taylor, 20, was arrested during a motor vehicle stop in Egg Harbor City after numerous complaints from residents in a public housing complex and nearby businesses of alleged drug activity, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain said in a release Tuesday.

Police said 1,955 bags of heroin and 27 grams of marijuana were found after searching the car. The heroin's street value was estimated at $10,000, according to the release.

The Mullica Township man has been charged with possession and intent to distribute heroin, authorities said.

Talyor is being held at Atlantic County Justice Facility on $125,000 cash bail.

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