12 pounds of cocaine found inside car after I-20 traffic stop, deputies say

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A run-of-the-mill traffic stop led to a man being arrested for cocaine possession in Morgan County this week, according to the sheriff’s office.

On Tuesday, deputies stopped a Fulton County resident for tailgating on I-20. The driver tried to destroy his phone, causing a fire on the passenger floorboard, according to the sheriff’s office.

During the interaction, deputies noticed a THC vape, leading to a search of the vehicle. Nearly 12 pounds of cocaine were hidden in the trunk, the sheriff’s office said…

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