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CHP K9 sergeant seized 17 pounds of cocaine worth $640,000 during a Fresno County traffic stop, leading to an arrest. (CHP)

CHP K9 sergeant seized 17 pounds of cocaine worth $640,000 during a Fresno County traffic stop, leading to an arrest on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (CHP)

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A routine traffic stop on I-5 in Fresno County led to the seizure of 17 pounds of cocaine valued at about $640,000, according to the California Highway Patrol.

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The incident occurred on Thursday, Jan. 16, when a CHP K9 sergeant discovered the drugs during a vehicle search.

The driver, Alejandro Bravo, 33, of Yakima, Washington, was taken into custody.

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Authorities said the case has been handed over to the Fresno High Impact Investigation Team for further investigation.

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