Bensalem traffic stop leads to discovery of 8 kilos of meth, worth 1.6 million, officials announce
Jerimias Donis-Garcia, arrested and charged after Bensalem traffic stop.
BENSALEM, Pa. - A traffic stop in Bensalem Saturday leads to large methamphetamine bust, Bucks County officials announce Monday.
Eight kilos of meth were found inside a vehicle, with a street value of, at least, 1.6 million, Fred Harran, Director of Public Safety for the Bensalem Police Department stated.
Saturday, about 1:15 p.m., a traffic stop was initiated by Bensalem Police, on a 2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV operated by 54-year-old Jerimias Donis-Garcia.
Harran remarked this was a part of an ongoing investigation conducted by Bensalem police, in partnership with the DEA.
The SUV was stopped on Street Road by Bensalem police. During the traffic stop, K-9 Officer Chief got a hit on the SUV for a possible illegal substance.
Eight kilos of methamphetamine found in vehicle after Bensalem traffic stop Saturday.
Eight kilos of methamphetamine found in vehicle after Bensalem traffic stop Saturday.
Eight kilos of methamphetamine found in a vehicle after a Bensalem traffic stop Saturday.
The SUV was taken to the station and a search warrant was obtained. The SUV was searched and, initially, nothing illegal was found. Upon further investigation, a police mechanic found the eight kilos of meth hidden in an intricate trap, lodged among wires in the steering column of the vehicle.
Donis-Garcia was then charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. He is being held at a Bucks County prison on 1.5 million bail.
Harran added the bust is, "Probably one of the largest we’ve seen in a while."
Harran went on to say federal charges were possible.
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