(KAIR) -- A traffic stop on Interstate 29 in Platte County leads to a nearly 600 thousand dollar cocaine bust.
Tuesday evening at approximately 9:45, the Platte County Sheriff’s Office seized over 13 pounds of suspected cocaine after stopping moving van that was travelling southbound off I-29 at I-435 eastbound for traffic violations.
During a subsequent search of the vehicle the suspected cocaine was located in the rear of the truck in duffle bags.
The estimate value of the suspected cocaine is at least 595 thousand dollars.
Marcos V. Gonzalez, a 36 year old Hispanic male and Lorena Bustos, a 38 year old Hispanic female, both from California, were arrested for possession of narcotics with intent to distribute.
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Three former Atchison Co employees arrested on felonies
One hospitalized, one jailed, after Atchison attack
Fentanyl find nets four in two Atchison cases
Services set for Effingham woman killed in crash
Barricaded fugitive arrested in Jackson County
Two file to challenge local legislator
Fatal Atchison apt fire investigation continues
USD 415 board select new member
U.S. 36 work in Doniphan Co to impact motorists
Results from SE Nebraska contested Primary Elections
Support sought for fire ravaged family
Date set for signals switch at Hiawatha intersection
Flags to fly half staff Wednesday across KS
State Board approves land transfer agreements
Four injured in Richardson Co rollover crash
Armed felon found, arrested, in Jackson Co
Memorial Day enforcement hits KS roads
LATEST STORIES
Four injured in Richardson Co rollover crash
Tuition increase by KU, others in state
KS grad requirements updated after two decades.
Fentanyl find nets four in two Atchison cases
Armed felon found, arrested, in Jackson Co
Support sought for fire ravaged family
Potts first to file for Sheriff's seat in Atchison Co
Senator Slama won't endorse candidate in legislative race
Local author brings "Broken and Chained" to Falls City Saturday
RELATED STORIES
Falls City man arrested on multiple charges
State senators listen to frustrations with crime
Authorities Continue to Look for Suspect
Investigation Yields Information About Richardson Co Thefts
Missouri Authorities Find Stolen Money in Tree
Man Faces Sex Assault Charges in SE Nebraska
Tecumseh Man Pleads Not Guilty to Falls City Thefts
Falls City Attempted Murder Case Moved to District Court