(FOX40.COM) — Law enforcement in Northern California recently seized a massive amount of cocaine hidden in a semi-truck that reportedly came from the Mexican border. • Video Above: What do different “schedules” of drugs mean?
On April 22, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s office and surrounding agencies worked together to intercept a semi-truck loaded with 189 kilos of cocaine in Tracy. Deputies said the truck was tracked from the Mexican border and led agents to a residence on Koster Road.
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One suspect was detained without incident, according to SJCSO. Another suspect fled and barricaded himself in the attic, however, he was arrested by the SWAT team with the help of a K9.
“This operation is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when agencies work together,” SJCSO said. “Dangerous drugs off the streets, traffickers behind bars, and our communities made safer.”…