SANDUSKY, Ohio — Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers seized over six pounds of cocaine during a recent traffic stop in Sandusky County.
Troopers stopped a 2010 Nissan Maxima Wednesday for a window tint violation on U.S. 20. Criminal indicators were observed and a drug-sniffing canine was deployed.
A probable cause search of the vehicle found two backpacks in the trunk containing the drugs. The amount of cocaine is valued at $90,000.
Ricardo Pizana, 35, of Fremont, was arrested and charged with possession and trafficking in cocaine. If convicted, he faces up to 22 years in prison.
