Kearney, Nebraska – Nebraska State Patrol troopers arrested one person after allegedly discovering 12 pounds of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 near Kearney, prompting a felony drug investigation.
According to the Nebraska State Patrol, a trooper stopped a Toyota Camry for speeding shortly after 10:30 a.m. Tuesday on I-80 in Buffalo County. Authorities said the vehicle was traveling more than 100 miles per hour when it was pulled over.
During the stop, the trooper reportedly became suspicious of criminal activity, leading to a search of the vehicle. Investigators allege that approximately 12 pounds of suspected methamphetamine were found concealed inside the body of the car.
The driver, identified as George Watson, 50, of Poplar Grove, Illinois, was arrested at the scene. He was booked into the Buffalo County Jail on allegations of possession of methamphetamine, possession with intent to deliver, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The Nebraska State Patrol shared details of the arrest in a social media post Tuesday afternoon, crediting troopers for locating the hidden drugs during the interstate stop. No additional suspects were reported.
Interstate 80 is a major cross-country travel corridor, frequently monitored by state and federal authorities for drug trafficking activity. Law enforcement agencies have said seizures along the interstate remain a focus due to its role in transporting illegal narcotics across the Midwest.
The investigation remains ongoing. Additional charges could be filed pending laboratory testing and further review by prosecutors.
The stop caused no reported traffic disruptions, but commuters traveling through the Kearney area were reminded that aggressive speeding and impaired driving often lead to broader criminal investigations.
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