Traffic stop on I-94 results in seizure of three kilograms of fentanyl
Posted: Dec 6, 2019 11:58 AM EDT
Photo of seized fentanyl courtesy of Michigan State Police VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich.—Michigan State Police on Thursday seized three kilograms of fentanyl during a traffic stop on I-94.
According to police, troopers stopped a vehicle occupied by a man and a woman from California on I-94 in Van Buren County and were given consent to search the vehicle.
Troopers found the packaged drugs hidden in the vehicle, according to Michigan State Police.
The 23-year-old male driver was found to be responsible for the drugs and he was arrested, police said.
Police released the female passenger after she gave a statement.
State police said that three kilograms of fentanyl is equal to about three million doses.