190 pounds of meth worth $3.4 million sniffed out by K9 officer during LA traffic stop

Saleen Martin, USA TODAY
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A traffic stop in Los Angeles led to a police chase and officers finding over $3 million in drugs and cash.

California Highway Patrol K9 officers stopped a white Ford F-150 on Interstate 5 around 9:37 a.m. Tuesday, CHP said on Facebook. The driver fled, prompting officers to chase the vehicle.

K9 Axel, a 5-year-old Czech shepherd, who sniffed out over $3 million in drugs on June 18, 2024 in Los Angeles.
K9 Axel, a 5-year-old Czech shepherd, who sniffed out over $3 million in drugs on June 18, 2024 in Los Angeles.

Once they caught up with the vehicle, the driver was arrested, and officers found 190 pounds of suspected methamphetamine worth $3.4 million and $5,000 in cash.

K9 Axel, a 5-year-old Czech shepherd, helped find the drugs, CHP said.

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Authorities have not released the suspect’s name due to the pending investigation.

They ask that anyone with information contact CHP Southern Division Special Services at (323) 644-9550 or the Los Angeles Communications Center at (323) 259-3200.

Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Follow her on Twitter at @SaleenMartin or email her at sdmartin@usatoday.com.

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