K-9 Unit Seizes 17.25 Kilos of Cocaine

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that on Tuesday, Jan. 12, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Canine Unit, Sgt. Randy Thumann and K-9 partner Kolt, stopped a Toyota Camry on Interstate 10 at the 658 mile-marker at approximately 10:35 a.m. for a traffic violation. After speaking to the driver Sgt. Thumann observed indications of narcotics trafficking. Thumann was given consent to search the vehicle. Thumann deployed his canine partner Kolt to conduct an exterior sweep of the vehicle. Thumann observed Kolt alerted to the vehicle for the presence of illegal narcotics. Thumann and Investigator Smith searched the vehicle and discovered 15 bricks of cocaine in an after-market compartment built into the vehicles dash. The total weight of the cocaine was approximately 17.25 kilos and has an estimated street value of $1,725,000. The driver Priscilla Hernandez, 51 of Weslaco, was arrested for felony cocaine possession and taken to the Dan R. Beck Justice Center.