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Officials made a significant discovery on Wednesday morning during a routine traffic stop on Highway 54 near Kismet in Seward County, Kansas. Inside the car, they uncovered a staggering 45 pounds of methamphetamine.
The Seward County Sheriff’s Office reported that on Wednesday morning, a deputy pulled over a vehicle on Highway 54 due to a traffic violation. Upon conducting the traffic stop, the deputy observed several signs of potential criminal activity and proceeded to search the vehicle.
During the search, authorities discovered 45 pounds of suspected methamphetamine neatly packaged in vacuum-sealed bundles. A 48-year-old man was promptly arrested and subsequently placed under custody at the Seward County Jail.
“The Seward County Sheriff’s Office is actively coordinating efforts to combat the trafficking and distribution of narcotics, thereby ensuring the safety of our community and surrounding areas,” stated the department.
