Texas Truck Driver Arrested with 15 Kilos of Cocaine in Kankakee County, IL

Kankakee County, IL – A Texas truck driver was arrested in Kankakee County after 15 kilos of cocaine were found during a traffic stop early Saturday morning. Dwayne B. Cook, 63, of Spring, Texas, faces multiple felony charges related to drug trafficking following the discovery of the drugs during a routine safety inspection.

Cocaine Seized During Traffic Stop

According to Illinois State Police, Cook was pulled over at 3:24 a.m. on I-57 near milepost 302 in Chebanse, Illinois. During the safety inspection, state police officers discovered 15 kilo bundles of suspected cocaine, weighing approximately 40 pounds.

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