$4 million worth of cocaine seized during traffic stop in Marshall
The Marshall Police Department says officers seized about $4 million worth of cocaine during a traffic stop Sunday, May 28.
Published: Jun. 1, 2023 at 10:04 AM CDT
MARSHALL, Texas (KSLA) - The Marshall Police Department says officers seized about $4 million worth of cocaine during a traffic stop Sunday, May 28.
Around 3:30 p.m., officials say officers pulled over an 18-wheeler in the 1500 block of S East End Boulevard. A search of the semi led to the discovery of 39 bundles of cocaine wrapped in plastic. Police say they confiscated 43 kilos, with an estimated street value of around $4 million.
The driver of the truck, Ariel Martinez, 34, of Elgin, Ill., was arrested and booked into the Harrison County Jail. His bond was set at $100,000. County records show he bonded out two days after being arrested.
The investigation is ongoing.
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