What began as a routine traffic stop in Portage County turned into a major drug bust that ended with four bags of fentanyl seized and one Michigan man’s arrest, the sheriff’s office confirmed.
“Following an interview, Webb admitted the substance was fentanyl, a dangerous and deadly narcotic responsible for countless overdoses across our country,” PCSO stated. Deputies immediately took Webb into custody and to the portage County Sheriff’s Office, according to PCSO.
The severity of the case led deputies to call their partners with the DEA to the scene, said PCSO, who then decided to pursue federal charges.4 bags of fentanyl found in Portage County traffic stop turned drug bust“This is a powerful reminder that even the smallest traffic stop can lead to removing dangerous drugs from our communities. And for those who have questioned whyhas Deputies working Interstate 76 and the Interstate 80 Turnpike… consider this traffic stop, and the many others like it, your answer. We won’t change what we’re doing, when what we’re doing is saving lives. The Portage County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to aggressively combating drug trafficking and protecting the citizens we serve."
PORTAGE COUNTY SHERIFF's OFFICE SHERIFF HAKK DRUGS DRUG BUST FENTANYL Michigan
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