Troopers Find Nearly 20,000 Lbs of Drugs, Trailer Full of Stolen Items in Dawson County Traffic Stops

Nebraska State Patrol makes largest drug seizure in agency history, officials say

Nebraska State Patrol troopers seized nearly 20,000 pounds of marijuana, THC products and mushrooms during a traffic stop on Interstate 80, officials said Monday, calling it the largest drug seizure in the agency’s history.

"We know this is saving lives," NSP discovers 50 million in drugs on a semi-trailer during traffic stop

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Governor Jim Pillen praised the Nebraska State Patrol on Monday for their work during two traffic stops over the last ten days. During one stop, State troopers uncovered 27 pallets containing various controlled substances that all together weighed close to 20,000 pounds. NSP estimates that the total value of those drugs is over $50 million. “We’ve...

Two I-80 stops yield 'historic' drug haul, stolen electronics

Gov. Jim Pillen said Nebraska State Patrol's "historic drug bust" during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 earlier this month highlights the "exceptional work" state troopers do across the state.

Troopers find nearly 20,000 lbs of drugs, trailer full of stolen items in Dawson County traffic stops

LEXINGTON — On Sept. 14, Gov. Jim Pillen, Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly, and Attorney General Mike Hilgers praised the Nebraska State Patrol following two high-profile criminal interdiction cases this month.

Two truck drivers face charges after Nebraska troopers recover $50 million in drugs, $250K in stolen speakers hauled by non-domiciled CDL holder

The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) intercepted a record-breaking amount of drugs and halted a major cargo theft attempt during two separate actions in Dawson County. On September 14, NSP released information about “two high-profile criminal interdiction cases” involving semi trucks in Dawson County this month. $50 Million In Drugs Seized From Semi Truck, Troopers Say […]