Phoenix, AZ – Drug Bust: 233 Pounds of Cocaine Found in I-17 Semi Trailer

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Phoenix, AZ – An Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) commercial vehicle inspection on Interstate 17 led to a major drug seizure Friday after troopers discovered 233 pounds of cocaine hidden inside a semi-trailer.

According to the Arizona DPS, the stop occurred on October 24, 2025, when Canine District troopers inspected a commercial vehicle and located the cocaine concealed in an aftermarket compartment within the trailer. Officials estimate the narcotics have a street value of roughly $3 million…

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