Half Million in Cocaine

On Tuesday Dec. 29, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Canine Unit, Sgt. Randy Thumann and K9 partner Kolt, stopped a Chevy Trax on Interstate 10 for a traffic violation. They discovered approximately 5.65 kilos of cocaine concealed in an aftermarket compartment built into the trans-axle. The narcotics have an estimated street value of $565,000. The driver, Enrique Uriega, 46, was arrested for felony cocaine possession and taken to the Dan R. Beck Justice Center.