Traffic stop leads to discovery of more than 1,000 grams of suspected methamphetamine

An alleged speeding violation led to the discovery of more than 1,000 grams of suspected methamphetamine.

Courtesy of Thurston County Sheriff's Office.

Posted Thursday, February 19, 2026 3:30 pm

By The JOLT Staff

A speeding infraction landed a motorist in some additional legal trouble after a search of the driver's vehicle resulted in the seizure of a pile of suspected methamphetamine and other drugs.

The incident played out early on Wednesday, Feb. 18, when a Thurston County Sheriff's Office sergeant stopped a driver for speeding.

"During the traffic stop, it was discovered the driver swapped the license plates on the car with a different vehicle," said Sheriff Derek Sanders in a social media post.

A subsequent search of the vehicle turned up 1,149 grams of meth, 177 grams of fentanyl powder and 35 grams of cocaine.

The search also netted $1,862 in cash, a money counting machine, narcotics packaging materials and an empty firearm case and magazine, said Sanders in the social media post.

The suspect, who was not identified, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and driving on a suspended license.

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cappers

Where did this happen? What city and street plz.

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PatMer

"A pile" of drugs is right! 1149 grams of meth is 2.5 pounds! And fentanyl can be 50 times more lethal than heroin. Good job TCSO!

Friday, February 20 Report this
franiazgorski

dam......the Langmores in town?

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LauratheBruce

Never break more than one law at a time.

Friday, February 20 Report this

Traffic stop leads to discovery of more than 1,000 grams of suspected methamphetamine

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