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Meth Bust Near Troy

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 09:04:45 CDT
(Troy)--An Arizona man was arrested following a traffic stop near Troy. According to State Police, a traffic stop led to the discovery of several pounds of meth. The value of the drugs were estimated to be over three hundred and thirty thousand dollars.

Authorities say a trooper stopped a silver SUV for improper lane usage. During a search of the vehicle, three wrapped bundles containing three and a half pounds of meth were discovered.

The 31 year old man was arrested and is being held in the St. Clair County Jail, pending federal drug trafficking charges. Other occupants in the vehicle were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.