California Highway Patrol dog helps uncover 81 pounds of meth, 11 pounds of fentanyl tablets

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California authorities seized 92 pounds of drugs in a bust with sniffer dog assistance during a traffic stop Wednesday.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) – Valley Division posted images of the haul, which totaled 81 pounds of meth and 11 pounds of fentanyl tablets, police said.

CHP K-9 "Apis" was utilized to sniff the vehicle and he gave a positive alert to the odor of narcotics.  (CHP-Valley Division)

CHP pulled over a 2021 Toyota Corolla for a speeding violation, but several "undisclosed factors" led the arresting officer to suspect the driver and a passenger were involved in some criminal activity, authorities said.

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The officer used a sniffer dog, Apis, to check the car, finding positive signs of drug possession. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery and seizure of the massive drug haul.

Approximately 81 pounds of methamphetamine inside a large cardboard box inside the vehicle, along with 11 pounds of fentanyl tablets.  (CHP-Valley Division)

Both of the vehicle occupants were arrested in connection to the bust.

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The location of the bust remains unknown.

Since the summer of last year, the U.S. has seen a surge in fentanyl seizures, with a reported increase of 233% in seizures along the southwestern border in the first quarter of 2021.

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That equates to around 2,098 pounds of smuggled fentanyl compared to 629 pounds over the same period in 2020.

Fox News’ Houston Keene contributed to this report.