Bensalem traffic stop leads to discovery of 8 kilos of meth, worth 1.6 million, officials announce
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Jerimias Donis-Garcia, arrested and charged after Bensalem traffic stop.
BENSALEM, Pa. - A traffic stop in Bensalem Saturday leads to large methamphetamine bust, Bucks County officials announce Monday.
Eight kilos of meth were found inside a vehicle, with a street value of, at least, 1.6 million, Fred Harran, Director of Public Safety for the Bensalem Police Department stated.
Saturday, about 1:15 p.m., a traffic stop was initiated by Bensalem Police, on a 2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV operated by 54-year-old Jerimias Donis-Garcia.
Harran remarked this was a part of an ongoing investigation conducted by Bensalem police, in partnership with the DEA.
The SUV was stopped on Street Road by Bensalem police. During the traffic stop, K-9 Officer Chief got a hit on the SUV for a possible illegal substance.
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Eight kilos of methamphetamine found in vehicle after Bensalem traffic stop Saturday.
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Eight kilos of methamphetamine found in vehicle after Bensalem traffic stop Saturday.
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Eight kilos of methamphetamine found in a vehicle after a Bensalem traffic stop Saturday.
The SUV was taken to the station and a search warrant was obtained. The SUV was searched and, initially, nothing illegal was found. Upon further investigation, a police mechanic found the eight kilos of meth hidden in an intricate trap, lodged among wires in the steering column of the vehicle.
Donis-Garcia was then charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. He is being held at a Bucks County prison on 1.5 million bail.
Harran added the bust is, "Probably one of the largest we’ve seen in a while."
Harran went on to say federal charges were possible.
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