OZAUKEE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – Over 160 grams of methamphetamine laced with fentanyl were seized during a recent traffic stop in southern Wisconsin, authorities said.
According to a release from the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on Highway 33 near I-43 at 12:52 a.m. on April 14 for a moving violation.
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The driver and two passengers inside the stopped vehicle reportedly claimed to be on their way back from Milwaukee after a “brief” visit.
During initial contact and conversation with those inside the vehicle, officials say the deputy developed a reasonable suspicion of illegal drug activity.
A search of the vehicle found multiple individual bags of methamphetamine. A search of the driver found additional baggies of meth inside the driver’s pants.
In total, 5 baggies containing 168.2 grams of meth laced with fentanyl were seized during the traffic stop.
The driver of the vehicle was arrested on the following charges:
- Possession with Intent to Deliver – Fentanyl >50g
- Possession with Intent to Deliver – Meth/Amphetamine >50g
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The driver was also arrested on a probation hold and is currently in custody at the Ozaukee County Jail on a cash bond of $50,000.
No other information is available at this time.
