More than 370 pounds of cocaine found in traffic stop near Blue Water Bridge

Largest drug bust in St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office history

A traffic stop at near the Blue Water Bridge resulted in the discovery of an estimated $16.5 million worth of cocaine. (WDIV)

PORT HURON, Mich. – Authorities seized an estimated $16.5 million worth of cocaine during a traffic stop near the Blue Water Bridge.

According to authorities, a traffic stop was conducted on a semi truck on Pinegrove Avenue at about 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office said the more than 370 pounds of cocaine found inside the semi truck is the largest drug bust in the sheriff office’s history.

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The suspect has been lodged at the St. Clair County Detention and Intervention Center and is awaiting arraignment.