Four people arrested for meth, fentanyl after traffic stop

The Nebraska State Patrol said they arrested four people after finding over 100 lbs. in drugs during a traffic stop. 

August 31, 2022Updated: August 31, 2022
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

UTICA, Neb. -- The Nebraska State Patrol said they arrested four people after finding over 100 lbs. in drugs during a traffic stop. 

NSP said the four people were arrested after troopers found more than 100 lbs. of suspected meth and 9 lbs. of suspected fentanyl Tuesday near Utica. 

Around 1:10 p.m., a trooper said they saw a Nissan Rogue traveling with a license plate violation on Interstate 80 at mile marker 365. 

During the traffic stop, the NSP said a K9 detected the odor of a controlled substance coming from inside the vehicle. 

The NSP said they occupants of the vehicle were identified as 38-year-old Jhonny Murillo Martinez of Maryland, 24-year-old Tonny Guevara Chacon of Virginia, 27-year-old Rene Rodriguez Morales of Virginia, and 38-year-old Marta Rodriguez of Virginia. 

All four were arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver and no drug tax stamp. 

All four were lodged in York County Jail. 

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