More than 500 pounds of suspected cocaine were discovered during a traffic stop in Nebraska after a police K9 alerted troopers to the odor of a controlled substance coming from a vehicle, authorities said.
Troopers arrested a suspect on Wednesday after finding approximately 525 pounds of suspected cocaine and 9.3 grams of suspected heroin inside the vehicle, the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) said.
Authorities largely attributed the discovery to K9 Gable.
“Amazing work today by Troopers and K9 Gable, who sniffed out 525 pounds of cocaine during a traffic stop on I-80,” NSP Published on X.
The agency added: “The nose knows.”
The Nebraska State Patrol K9 also praised the operation.
“Our handler and his PSD made an amazing traffic stop today,” the unit posted on X. “PSD Gable assisted in locating approximately 525 pounds of suspected cocaine.”
“Our handlers and their PSD files will find you,” the post added.
According to authorities, a Nebraska trooper stopped the vehicle Wednesday morning after observing it following closely behind a semi-truck.
During the stop, K9 Gable alerted troopers to the odor of a controlled substance coming from the vehicle, police said.
Troopers later searched the vehicle and discovered hundreds of pounds of suspected cocaine as well as suspected heroin, authorities said.
The driver, identified as 23-year-old Gurarpan Gill of Yuba City, California, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession with intent to deliver.
The bust comes after several law enforcement agencies across the country reported large K9-assisted drug busts in recent months.
Last month, a Florida Highway Patrol K9 helped troopers discover more than 2,000 pounds of marijuana hidden inside an RV during a traffic stop, Fox 35 Orlando reported.