10 kilos of meth and more seized in Llano County bust
The Llano County Sheriff’s Office helped the Texas Highway Patrol search a vehicle, which resulted in the seizure of thousands of dollars, several pounds of methamphetamine, an unknown substance, drug paraphernalia, and a gun. LCSO photo
Nearly 10 kilograms, or 22 pounds, of methamphetamine, along with other illegal substances and paraphernalia, were seized on Sunday, Dec. 21 after law enforcement made contact with a stopped vehicle on Texas 29 in Llano County.
According to a statement issued by the Llano County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Highway Patrol Trooper Marc Chambers made contact with a stopped vehicle on Texas 29 at around 1:13 a.m. on Sunday. During the contact he noticed “what appeared to be large quantities of methamphetamine in the rear seat of the vehicle.”
The driver was arrested, but their identity and the exact charges brought against them have not yet been made public as of Tuesday, Dec. 23.
LCSO deputies Leroy Rodgriguez and Nico Martinez, and K-9 Ronin, aided in the search of the vehicle. About 9.69 kilograms of methamphetamine were found, along with 1.22 kilograms of an “unknown substance,” a loaded firearm, approximately $6,000 in cash, and other drug paraphernalia.
The street price of methamphetamine can range between $2,500 and $3,500 per pound according to the Drug Enforcement Administration, making the methamphetamine alone worth about $53,29 to $74,613.
“Thanks to the teamwork between agencies, a large amount of illegal drugs were removed from our community,” reads a Dec. 22 statement from LCSO. “We appreciate the continued support and dedication of the Texas Highway Patrol and our Llano County Sheriff’s deputies as we work together to keep Llano County safe.”