Traffic Stops Across Multiple States Lead to Significant Drug Trafficking Arrests

Several traffic stops across multiple states in 2025 have led to significant drug-related arrests. In Lincoln County, North Carolina, Terry Lee McConneaughey was arrested with methamphetamine, fentanyl, crack cocaine, oxycodone, and cash following a narcotics unit operation. In Indian Land, South Carolina, Gerardo Rangel was caught trafficking 17 pounds of marijuana and over $10,000 in cash during a speeding stop, with his young son in the vehicle. New York State Police made two notable arrests: Eugenio Matos Pizarro for possession of oxycodone and numerous Xanax blister packs, and Carmelo Arroyo Miranda for possession of over a kilogram of fentanyl discovered with the help of a narcotics detection dog. Additionally, in Warren County, Indiana, Mecka Pierce was arrested after cocaine was found during a speeding stop, with the passenger facing felony charges for cocaine dealing. These cases highlight law enforcement's ongoing efforts to intercept illegal narcotics during routine traffic enforcement.