Bodycam footage shows $385K drug bust in Cranston
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Cranston, RI - Cranston police have released body-worn camera footage from a recent traffic stop that led officers to discover thousands of dollars worth of drugs hidden inside the car.
Teddy Lopez, 21, was pulled over last Thursday morning for not wearing a seat belt. While speaking with him, an officer reportedly noticed “red flags” inside the car.
In the bodycam footage, the officer identifies a cupholder in the back that appears to be out of place. The video captures officers reacting in shock as they uncover the drugs hidden in that compartment in the rental car.
In total, police seized an estimated $385,000 worth of drugs during the traffic stop, including 11 kilos of cocaine, 11 pressed fentanyl pills, and a garbage bag full of marijuana-infused chocolate and candy edibles.
Lopez faces multiple drug charges, including a felony. No plea was entered on his behalf, and the investigation remains ongoing as police believe more suspects are involved.
Lopez is expected to appear in court on Thursday.
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