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Oxnard police dog sniffs out more than 1,000 pounds of meth during vehicle search

K9 Rocky poses with a half ton of meth found during a traffic stop in Oxnard.
Oxnard Police Department
K9 Rocky poses with a half ton of meth found during a traffic stop in Oxnard.
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Published 11:40 am

OXNARD, Calif. - Oxnard Police K9 Rocky was a very good boy this week having sniffed out more than 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop in the city.

Rocky's partner Officer Caston said that Rocky noticed there were narcotics in the vehicle after it was pulled over.

A detailed search was then conducted, during which Rocky found half a ton of meth hidden inside produce boxes.

Police estimated the street value of the meth to be about $2.8 million.

The driver of the vehicle was arrested for several felony narcotics violations and for being in possession of a loaded firearm.

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