FAYETTE COUNTY, Texas - The Fayette County Sheriff's Office says a Narcotics K-9 Unit has seized about $350,000 worth of cocaine during a traffic stop Wednesday.
Sgt Randy Thumann and partner Kolt stopped a Lincoln SUV on I-10 just before 1:30 p.m. June 3 for a traffic violation. After speaking to the driver, FCSO says the sergeant saw several indicators of drug smuggling.
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After further investigation, Thumann found approximately 3.5 kilograms of cocaine and money from drug proceeds, says FCSO, which added that the cocaine has a street value of about $350,000.
Gabriela Angelica Machado, 24, of Laredo was arrested for felony cocaine possession and taken to the Dan R. Beck Justice Center.
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