20-Pound Cocaine Bust on I-40: Major Drug Seizure

0:00Texas troopers made a major drug bust earlier this week during a traffic stop on Interstate 40 near Panhandle, just outside Emmerillo. They uncover 20 pounds of cocaine hidden inside a vehicle that was being hauled on a truck. The stop happened Monday night when officers checked the driver's paperwork and grew suspicious about one of the cars on board. A quick search turned up the drug stuffed in a secret compartment in the dashboard. These kinds of seizures highlight the ongoing battle against drugs, moving along major highways like Interstate 40. The cocaine appeared headed from California all the way to North Carolina, a common route for traffickers. Right now, the Texas Department of Public Safety has an active investigation going, but no arrests have been announced yet. Officials expect more details to come as they track down leads. Stay tuned as this case develops, reminding us how routine stops can disrupt big time smuggling operations that your Dallas News Today update, AI powered and always on.