525 pounds of cocaine seized after Nebraska K9 alerts troopers on I-80
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More than 500 pounds of suspected cocaine was found at a traffic stop in Nebraska after a police K9 alerted officers to the odor of a controlled substance coming from the vehicle, authorities said.
Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) said troopers arrested a suspect Wednesday after finding approximately 525 pounds of suspected cocaine and 9.3 grams of suspected heroin in the vehicle.
Authorities largely attributed the discovery to K9 Gable.
“Fantastic work done today by Troopers and K9 Gable who sniffed out 525 pounds of cocaine during a traffic stop on I-80,” NSP wrote on X.
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Nebraska State Patrol troopers seized more than 500 pounds of suspected cocaine during a traffic stop along Interstate 80, authorities said. (Nebraska State Patrol)
“The nose knows,” the agency added.
The Nebraska State Patrol K9 Division also praised the operation.
“Our renderer and his PSD had a HUGE traffic stop today,” the unit said on X. “PSD Gable assisted in locating approximately 525 lbs of suspected Cocaine.”
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The Nebraska State Patrol said troopers found suspected cocaine and heroin during a roadside search. (Nebraska State Patrol)
“Our renderers and their PSDs will find you,” the post added.
A Nebraska police officer stopped the vehicle Wednesday morning after observing it following too closely behind a semi-truck, according to authorities.
During the stop, K9 Gable alerted officers to the odor of a controlled substance coming from the vehicle, police said.
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Authorities arrested a California man after suspected narcotics were found in the vehicle. (Seward County Jail)
Troopers then searched the vehicle and found hundreds of kilos of suspected cocaine along with suspected heroin, authorities said.
The driver, identified as 23-year-old Gurarpan Gill of Yuba City, California, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession with intent to deliver.
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The seizure comes after various law enforcement agencies across the country reported major K9-assisted drug busts in recent months.
Last month, a Florida Highway Patrol K9 helped troopers uncover more than 2,000 pounds of marijuana hidden inside a trailer during a traffic stop, Fox 35 Orlando reported.
