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Traffic stop leads to huge meth seizure, arrests in Omaha

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Law enforcement officials say a traffic stop has led to the seizure of $1.5 million worth of methamphetamine and the arrests of several people in Nebraska.

The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office says it conducted a traffic stop Wednesday morning on Interstate 80 at Lincoln. Deputies say the occupants of the vehicle gave deputies permission to search it, turning up 35 pounds of crystal meth in the rear cargo area.

Officials say an investigation revealed the meth was destined for Omaha. With the help of the Omaha Police Department and federal Homeland Security and Drug Enforcement Administration, several people in Omaha were arrested in connection with the case.

Officials say more than $112,000 in drug money also was seized.

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