Routine California traffic stop leads to seizure of 30 pounds of cocaine worth more than $800K

California authorities seized more than $800,000 worth of suspected cocaine during a traffic stop this week, officials said. The California Highway Patrol said a Central Division canine officer stopped a 2025 Honda CR-V in Merced County on Aug. 12 for an alleged traffic violation. During the stop, the officer identified "several indicators of possible criminal activity," according to CHP. A subsequent search of the vehicle allegedly uncovered a bag containing approximately 30 pounds of suspected