Deputy uncovers largest meth haul in Idaho history during traffic stop on Highway 20
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CHESTER — A routine traffic stop on U.S. Highway 20 Wednesday morning turned into a record-breaking drug bust.
A Fremont County Sheriff’s Office deputy pulled over a vehicle near Chester and discovered 115.4 pounds of methamphetamine inside, according to deputies. The haul has an estimated street value of more than $1.5 million and is believed to be the largest methamphetamine seizure in Idaho history.
The vehicle’s two occupants were taken into custody and face felony drug trafficking charges.
“Illegal narcotics continue to have a devastating impact on families and communities across the nation,” the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. “(We) remain committed to protecting the residents of Fremont County through proactive enforcement efforts and continued dedication to public safety.”