A regular Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) check turned into a significant drug seizure on October 24, 2025, when troopers discovered 233 pounds of cocaine concealed inside a semi-trailer moving along Interstate 17. Authorities said the seizure is one of the state’s greatest narcotics interceptions this year.
According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, Canine District troopers performed a commercial vehicle inspection on a semi-trailer during a highway enforcement stop on Interstate 17, north of Phoenix.
During the examination, a K-9 unit detected the presence of narcotics, prompting officers to search the car more thoroughly. They uncovered an aftermarket compartment placed into the trailer, which held 233 pounds of cocaine…