Troopers find 25,000 of suspected fentanyl pills during traffic stop

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. -- Nebraska State Patrol said that troopers arrested two people after finding thousands of suspected fentanyl pills and other controlled substances during a traffic stop in Dawson County. 

NSP said that around 3:40 p.m. Monday, a trooper observed a vehicle speeding on I-80 near Lexington, at mile marker 231. 

Authorities said that during the traffic stop, the trooper detected the odor of marijuana inside the vehicle. 

NSP officials said that troopers performed a search of the vehicle and located numerous bags containing what are believed to be around 25,000 fentanyl pills, as well as approximately 2 pounds of suspected cocaine and 6 grams of marijuana. 

Both the driver and passenger from California were arrested for possession of an exceptionally hazardous drug, possession with intent to deliver an exceptionally hazardous drug, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana - less than an ounce, and no drug tax stamp. 

Both men were lodged in Dawson County Jail.