Oregon
Oregon state police K-9 team seizes cocaine and cash after traffic stop in Douglas County
Oregon – An Oregon State Police K-9 team seized a large amount of illegal drugs and cash following a traffic stop in Douglas County, according to authorities.
Police said the stop occurred around 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2026, when an Oregon State Trooper pulled over a vehicle traveling southbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 153, south of Roseburg, for a traffic violation. During the stop, the trooper learned the vehicle had been rented by an unknown third party who was not present, and neither of the occupants had a valid driver’s license.
As the interaction continued, the trooper developed suspicion of possible criminal activity and requested assistance from an Oregon State Police drug-detection K-9 team. The K-9 was deployed and alerted to the exterior of the vehicle.
A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery of approximately 11 pounds of cocaine and $24,000 in U.S. currency. The investigation remains ongoing.
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