A routine traffic stop by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers on US 54 in El Paso took an unexpected turn when the officers detected the smell of marijuana, leading to the discovery of deadly narcotics. According to a social media post from Texas DPS-West Texas Region, the initial stop was made for a window tint violation.
Following the scent of marijuana, a search was conducted, revealing more than just blunted windows. The troopers seized over 10 grams of fentanyl, an amount they report could equate to around 5,000 potentially lethal doses, and over 12 grams of methamphetamine. These figures reflect not just numbers but real danger averted; the post underscored these statistics with hashtags like #FentanylDangersAreReal and #OnePillKills, evidently aiming to educate the public on the risks posed by such substances…