Sidney, NEB. – A California man was arrested after troopers allegedly found 60 pounds of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Cheyenne County.
According to the Nebraska State Patrol, the incident happened around 9 p.m. Monday, August 18, when a trooper stopped a Honda CRV near mile marker 66 outside Sidney for allegedly driving on the shoulder. During the stop, the trooper reportedly became suspicious of possible criminal activity.
Troopers conducted a search of the vehicle and discovered dozens of packages of suspected methamphetamine inside a suitcase, officials said. The total weight of the suspected drugs was approximately 60 pounds.
Authorities identified the driver as Elmer Posadas Castro, 29, of El Monte, California. He was arrested on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine and possession with intent to deliver, according to the Nebraska State Patrol. Castro was booked into the Cheyenne County Jail.
The Nebraska State Patrol announced the discovery this week on social media, praising the troopers’ efforts in the Panhandle. Officials said the investigation into the case remains ongoing.
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