Fayette Co. Narcotics K-9 Seizes 17 Kilos of Cocaine

Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that on Wednesday, May 12 the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Canine Unit, Sgt. Randy Thumann and K-9 partner Kolt, stopped a Ford F-350 on Interstate 10 at the 667 milemarker at approximately 12:35 p.m. for a traffic violation.

After speaking to the driver Sgt. Thumann became suspicious that the vehicle was being utilized to smuggle narcotics. Sgt. Thumann was given consent to search the vehicle.

Thumann deployed his canine Kolt to conduct an exterior sweep of the vehicle. The report said Thumann observed Kolt alert to the odor of illegal narcotics. A search of the vehicle revealed an after-market compartment built into the dash.

An electric motor was utilized to gain access through the airbag in the passenger dash. Approximately 17 kilos of cocaine, with an estimated street value of $1,700,000, was removed from the compartment.

Alfredo Cabrera, 48 of Eagle Pass, was arrested for felony drug possession and taken to the Dan R. Beck Justice Center. Assisting on the stop was Fayette County Deputy Olvera.