ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – A police K9 helped take 113 pounds of methamphetamine off the streets in Adams County on Saturday.
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Adams County Sheriff’s deputies stand next to 113 pounds of seized methamphetamine. (credit: Adams County Sheriff’s Office)
The sheriff’s office posted the news on social media saying a deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding near 76th Avenue and Washington Street. While that deputy was writing a citation, officials say he noticed both the driver and passenger appeared nervous.
At that point, a second deputy and his K9, Nacho, responded. Nacho alerted the deputies to the trunk, and that’s where deputies say they found 113 pounds of methamphetamine.
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K9 Nacho and his handler Deputy Lopez with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office (credit: CBS)
They say the drugs were stashed in a subwoofer box. The drugs are valued at more than $1 million.
Both the driver and passenger face charges related to distribution of controlled substances.
Officials say this is one of the largest seizures the sheriff’s office has had in a few years.
Danielle Chavira is a digital producer for CBS4. She’s an avid runner and novice flyfisher. Connect with her on Twitter @danielle_c8.
