Multiple Drug Arrests Across U.S. Amid Growing Cocaine Smuggling Cases

Multiple arrests have been reported across the U.S. involving significant quantities of cocaine. In Laredo, a man was apprehended with 129.86 pounds of cocaine valued at over $4 million while attempting to cross the Interstate 35 checkpoint. In North Carolina, a 67-year-old man faces 17 drug charges after deputies found 58 bags of crack cocaine and various prescription drugs during a traffic stop. Additionally, a 31-year-old man in Arizona was arrested after police discovered about 2 kilograms of cocaine in his vehicle, with an estimated street value of $84,000. These incidents highlight ongoing narcotics smuggling and trafficking issues in various regions. Law enforcement agencies continue to respond aggressively to drug-related crimes.