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Ag Officers Seize $264,000 Worth Of Cocaine In Escambia County Traffic Stop
February 14, 2025
State law enforcement seized over 29 pounds of cocaine worth over a quarter million dollars during an Escambia County traffic stop.
Officers with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE) seized over 29 pounds of cocaine after stopping a white cargo van that bypassed an agricultural interdiction station in Escambia County. The street value of the seizure is $24,000 per bundle, with a total street value of $264,000.
“Florida’s Agricultural Law Enforcement officers serve as a first line of defense against criminal activity and threats to our state,” said Commissioner Wilton Simpson. “This significant drug seizure is a testament to the critical role our Agricultural Law Enforcement officers play in keeping Florida safe. I’m proud of the work our Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement – and the men and women who put their lives on the line every day – to intercept criminals and illicit contraband that endanger our communities.”
A large cargo van was observed bypassing an FDACS agricultural interdiction station, prompting officers to initiate a traffic stop. Upon inspection, officers discovered a crate holding a large plastic box filled with spray foam that had not yet solidified. Upon further investigation, officers found 11 bricks of cocaine – with a total weight of 29.2 pounds – concealed beneath the foam. The crate had been picked up from a storage unit in El Paso, Texas, and was destined for a location in South Florida.
OALE investigators are working with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on this ongoing investigation.
The state did not provide any arrest information.
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9 Responses to “Ag Officers Seize $264,000 Worth Of Cocaine In Escambia County Traffic Stop”
To Bob: Thank you for educating our future drug dealers.
I sold vehicles in South Florida to Asian farmers who transported their produce to Atlanta, which has a large Asian community. They only bought passenger vans. Passenger vans don’t have to stop. Smarten up. Do not transport drugs in a vehicle required to stop at weigh and ag stations and then don’t stop.
All cargo vans must stop at AG station
Who Has to Stop at an Inspection Station?
The following vehicles must stop and submit to inspection:
Trucks,
Rental trucks,
Vans,
Trailers AND
Any vehicles carrying agricultural, horticultural or livestock products
WOW. Simply wow and great job………………………………………………………………………………………
I do not believe that this type of vehicle is required to stop at the AG stop. I feel they used AG officers as to not blow the cover of the undercover officers that knew about the load.
What vehicles are required to stop at these AG check stations?
Great job!
Absolutely amazing Officers! God bless you and thank you!