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15 kilograms of cocaine seized from a traffic stop in Rusk County

This morning at 11:00 a.m., the Rusk County Sheriff's Office initiated a traffic stop at Hwy 259 South at CR 317.

RUSK COUNTY, Texas — The Rusk County Sheriff's Office took 15 kilograms of cocaine into possession during a traffic stop today.

At 11 a.m. Monday, the Rusk County Sheriff's Office initiated a traffic stop at Hwy 259 South at CR 317. The officer that initiated the stop, Lt. Finchum, approached the vehicle that was occupied only by the driver. 

When the driver consented to the search, Lt. Finchum seized approximately 15 kilograms of cocaine from the vehicle. 

This is an ongoing investigation and the story will be updated once further information is available. 

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