More than 500 pounds of suspected cocaine were discovered during a Nebraska traffic stop after a police K-9 alerted troopers to the odor of a controlled substance coming from the vehicle, authorities said.
The 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 inside the vehicle.
Authorities credited the discovery largely to K-9 Gable.
“Amazing work today by Troopers and K-9 Gable, who sniffed out 525 pounds of cocaine during a traffic stop on I-80,” the NSP posted on X.
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“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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“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, K-9 Gable alerted troopers to the odor of a controlled substance coming from the vehicle, police said.
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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 K-9-assisted drug busts in recent months.
Last month, a Florida Highway Patrol K-9 helped troopers uncover more than 2,000 pounds of marijuana hidden inside an RV during a traffic stop, Fox 35 Orlando reported.
