The Hays County Sheriff’s Office seized 25 kilograms of cocaine worth nearly $325,000 during a routine traffic stop Saturday, the agency said.
A deputy pulled over a vehicle for a seatbelt violation around 4 p.m. near Exit 215 northbound on Interstate 35 in Kyle. When the deputy detected signs of criminal activity, a police dog was deployed to sniff the vehicle. The dog alerted to the presence of narcotics, prompting a full search and the discovery of the concealed cocaine in the vehicle.
The driver was arrested and charged with manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, a first-degree felony. The driver was identified as an adult resident of Starr County, situated along Texas’ southern border, but no other details were provided.
The Hays County Sheriff’s Office declined to provide further details about the suspect, citing an ongoing prosecutorial review.
The public is encouraged to report narcotic activity by calling 512-393-7896. To report narcotic activity anonymously,
call 1-800-324-8477 or submit information online via www.P3tips.com.
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