10 POUNDS OF METH SEIZED ON HIGHWAY 290 MONDAY
10 pounds of meth was seized Monday afternoon just east of Ledbetter. Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that on Monday, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Canine Unit, Sergeant Randy Thumann and K9 partner Kolt, stopped a Black Ford Escape on Highway 290 near Deer Haven Lane for a traffic violation. After speaking to the driver, many criminal indicators were observed and consent to search the vehicle was obtained. Sergeant Thumann deployed his canine “Kolt” to conduct an exterior sweep of the vehicle. Thumann observed Kolt alerted to the presence of illegal narcotics. Sergeant Thumann and Investigator David Smith located an aftermarket compartment built into the windshield cowling of the vehicle where they removed 5 bags of Meth with a street value of $400,000. The driver Josue Ortiz, (41) of Austin, was arrested for Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance and taken to the Dan R. Beck Justice Center.
Congratulations guys! Another HUGE bust in Fayette county. This makes me feel like there probably isn’t ANY drugs in this county !! ( jk) I just want to know… how the heck do y’all keep doing it?? I mean, what’s this the 3rd one in a week or 2? How many in a month? Last 3 months ? In 12 months? I bet there is some type of record y’all must be hitting for the most, BIGGEST, drug bust in Texas a year.. our sheriff isn’t worried about the junkies, no no, he’s getting the crash dummies stupid enough to drive it through Fayette county!! Whatever y’all doing, keep it up!! Soon all of Mexico will know, do not go through Fayette county !!
Just imagine if this type of enforcement effort were deployed by neighboring counties, seems as if Fayette county is leading the efforts in interdiction, keep up the good work guys your efforts are much appreciated.
Great Job Buddy!