In a striking traffic stop in Nebraska, authorities uncovered over 500 pounds of what they suspect to be cocaine. This discovery was made after a police K9 detected the scent of a controlled substance emanating from the vehicle, according to officials.
The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) reported that on Wednesday, officers apprehended a suspect after locating approximately 525 pounds of suspected cocaine and 9.3 grams of suspected heroin in the suspect’s car.
The impressive find was largely attributed to K9 Gable, the police dog whose keen sense of smell led to the bust.
“Incredible work today by Troopers and K9 Gable, who sniffed out 525 pounds of cocaine during a traffic stop on I-80,” the NSP shared in a post on X.
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Troopers from the Nebraska State Patrol seized more than 500 pounds of suspected cocaine during a routine stop along Interstate 80, authorities confirmed. (Nebraska State Patrol)
“The nose knows,” the agency added.
The Nebraska State Patrol K9 Division also praised the operation.
“Our handler and his PSD had an AMAZING traffic stop today,” the unit posted on X. “PSD Gable assisted in locating approximately 525 lbs of suspected Cocaine.”
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The Nebraska State Patrol said troopers discovered suspected cocaine and heroin during the roadside search. (Nebraska State Patrol)
“Our handlers and their PSDs will find you,” the post added.
According to authorities, a Nebraska trooper stopped the vehicle Wednesday morning after observing it following too closely behind a semi-truck.
During the stop, K9 Gable alerted troopers to the odor of a controlled substance coming from the vehicle, police said.
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Authorities arrested a California man following the discovery of suspected narcotics inside the vehicle. (Seward County Jail)
Troopers later searched the vehicle and discovered hundreds of pounds of suspected cocaine along with suspected heroin, authorities said.
The driver, identified as 23-year-old Gurarppan Gill of Yuba City, California, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession with intent to deliver.
The seizure comes after several law enforcement agencies across the country have 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 an RV during a traffic stop, Fox 35 Orlando reported.
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