Routine Traffic Stop Turns into Meth Find
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Mar 26, 2014, Comments Off
Courtesy Joe Baeza,
(Laredo, Tx)-A routine traffic stop by a Laredo Police Officer turned into a seizure 14.85 kilograms of methamphetamine.
The officer pulled over a 2004 Kenworth tractor-trailer for a speeding violation while traveling northbound on Interstate 35, near the 14 mile marker. The officer developed probable cause for searching the tractor-trailer after running a K9 around the tractor-trailer, which alerted to presence of narcotics. Upon searching the tractor-trailer, Officers discovered 13 bundles of crystal methamphetamine wrapped in clear plastic which was hidden in the box trailer of the truck. Half of the bundles were in a box and the other half were hidden in a hollowed out stereo unit.
No arrests have been made pending the outcome of the investigation. The Laredo PD turned over the seizure to Homeland Security Investigations Unit. Police would like to remind the community to report suspicious activity in their neighborhoods by calling 795-2800, Crime Stoppers at 727-TIPS, or Text a Crime Tip at 847411 keyword; Laredo.
