Will County police nab 15kg of cocaine during traffic stop, sheriff says

The Brief

  • Police in suburban Will County found about 15kg of cocaine during a traffic stop on Saturday.
  • The stop resulted in the arrest of Jose Rodarte-Garcia who is facing multiple charges including drug trafficking.

WILL CO., Ill. A suspect is facing drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop in suburban Will County led to police finding a large amount of cocaine.

The stop resulted in the arrest of Jose Rodarte-Garcia, 48, who was charged with possession with intent to deliver, controlled substance trafficking using a cellular device, and controlled substance trafficking, according to the Will County Sheriff’s Office.

What we know:

Around 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, sheriff’s deputies stopped a red Ford Econoline van traveling northbound on Interstate 55 near Reed Road.

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