Sumter County, FL – A routine traffic stop early this morning in Sumter County led to the arrest of a wanted man and the seizure of a significant amount of methamphetamine, authorities said.
According to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, deputies initiated a traffic stop during the early morning hours when a K-9 unit alerted to the presence of narcotics inside the vehicle. A subsequent search uncovered approximately 14 ounces of methamphetamine, nearly a pound, recovered from the car.
Sheriff’s officials said the driver was taken into custody at the scene. The passenger was also detained and later confirmed to be wanted out of Texas on domestic violence-related charges, according to authorities. Both individuals now face additional legal proceedings connected to the stop.
Investigators have not yet released the names of those arrested or detailed where the stop occurred within the county. Authorities also have not said whether additional charges related to drug trafficking may be filed.
The sheriff’s office praised the work of its deputies and K-9 unit, noting that the seizure removed a substantial quantity of illegal drugs from local streets.
Methamphetamine distribution remains a persistent concern across Central Florida, with law enforcement agencies frequently emphasizing traffic stops as a key tool in intercepting narcotics before they reach communities.
Officials say the investigation remains ongoing, and further details may be released as charges are formally filed.
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