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Meth Seizure Near Litchfield

Wed, 27 Jan 2016 09:05:15 CST
Authorities intercepted approximately one pound of Methamphetamine on Interstate 55 near Litchfield. According to Illinois State Police District 18 in Litchfield, a motorist was allegedly in possession of the meth when a car was stopped Monday evening. The vehicle was stopped by an Illinois State Police Sergeant for a traffic violation. Due to signs of criminal activity, the Sergeant requested a Canine Unit for a free air sniff. The canine had a positive alert on the vehicle and in the course of investigation, drug paraphernalia was found along with the one pound of meth. The meth, worth nearly $5,000, was on its way from Mexico to northern Illinois. The case is still under investigation and charges are pending.

Thomack 1/27/16