MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. - A traffic stop in Menomonee Falls ended up with officers seizing more than nine ounces of cocaine and $52,000 in cash.
Cocaine seized
What we know:
The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department said the drug bust and arrest happened during a Waukesha County Drug Task Force coordinated "Criminal Highway Interdiction Operation"in January. It is an effort that focuses on things like drug trafficking, illegal weapons, stolen cars, or other crimes happening on major roads.
During the operation, a Menomonee Falls police officer conducted a traffic stop for a driver speeding near Appleton Avenue and Ruby Road. During a search of the car, officers discovered thousands in cash and the cocaine, which had an estimated value of more than $8,000.
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The driver is now facing multiple criminal charges.
The Source: Information in this post was provided by the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department.