Stockton, CA – A traffic stop in San Joaquin County this week led to the discovery of nearly 160 pounds of methamphetamine and a firearm, authorities said.
According to the California Highway Patrol Valley Division, the bust was made after K9 Nico alerted officers during the stop. The search revealed dozens of large plastic bags filled with methamphetamine along with a handgun. Officers estimated the drugs weighed close to 160 pounds in total.
CHP officials said the find highlights the role of their canine units in keeping dangerous narcotics off the highways. “Thanks to the keen instincts of K9 Nico and the quick actions of our officers, this poison was removed from our highways,” the agency said in a statement posted Tuesday.
Authorities did not immediately release details about the driver or potential charges but confirmed that both the drugs and the firearm were taken into custody as evidence. The investigation remains ongoing.
CHP stated that its Valley Division, which covers much of the Central Valley, remains committed to removing illegal drugs and weapons from circulation, citing continued partnerships with local and federal agencies.
The seizure is one of the largest reported in San Joaquin County so far this year. Law enforcement officials emphasized that traffic stops continue to play a critical role in disrupting narcotics trafficking routes through California.
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