Large meth bust in Nevada

On Tuesday, January 30th, Nevada Police officers on patrol conducted a traffic stop at mile marker 101.6 on Interstate 49 and spoke with the driver, who said they and a male passenger, identified as 42 year old Jamie Figuero of Carthage, were on their way back from Kansas City after visiting Figueroa's cousin and were on their way back to Carthage.

The officers later deployed K-9 Edo to conduct an open air sniff around the vehicle, and Edo gave multiple changes of behavior at the trunk of the car, alerting officers to the indication of illegal narcotics. Based off of K-9 Edo's alert to the odor of narcotics coming from the vehicle, a hand search of the vehicle was conducted, and officers allegedly located a plastic grocery bag that contained approximately 6.6 pounds of a crystal-like substance identified as methamphetamine. 

Officers also allegedly located a black and grey FMK 9mm pistol in a Dewalt bag next to the methamphetamine. While reviewing the pistol, the officer observed that the serial number plate had been defaced, removing all identifying numbers.

Figueroa was taken to the Vernon County Jail, and is being held on a capias warrant for the felony charges of second degree drug trafficking and unlawful possession of a firearm.

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