Idaho State Police seize 11.6 pounds of meth during highway stop

TWIN FALLS COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho State Police say more than 11 pounds of methamphetamine were seized during a traffic stop in Twin Falls.

According to ISP, a Domestic Highway Enforcement trooper stopped a northbound Ford F-150 on U.S. Highway 93 just south of Twin Falls around 4:30 p.m. on June 11 for an equipment violation.

During the stop, one of the vehicle's occupants admitted to possessing contraband inside the truck.

A vehicle search led troops to find 11.6 pounds of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and prescription medication.

Three people were arrested and charged with trafficking methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. One of the suspects was also charged with unlawful possession of a prescription drug.

ISP estimates the street value of the methamphetamine at approximately $90,000.

"Our DHE team patrols throughout Idaho to identify and disrupt the trafficking of illegal drugs on our highways and in our communities," Sgt. Curt Sproat said. "By proactively targeting criminal activity and working alongside our local law enforcement partners, we help stop the transportation of dangerous drugs and hold traffickers accountable."

The Idaho State Police Domestic Highway Enforcement team is a multijurisdictional narcotics task force that works across the state to identify and disrupt drug trafficking operations.

The team is part of Gov. Brad Little's Esto Perpetua initiative and is supported through the Oregon-Idaho High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program and other federal counterdrug partnerships.