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Walsenburg officers seize drugs, weapons during traffic stop

Posted: Sep 20, 2011 10:36 AM by Andy Koen
Updated: Sep 20, 2011 11:36 AM


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What started as a routine traffic stop for speeding became a major drug bust for police officers in Walsenburg. Officer Buddy Townes, Corporal John Salazar and K9 officer Atos stopped the car late Friday night. In the process they discovered hydrocodone pills, marijuana, ecstasy, mushrooms and two guns.

The drugs have an estimated street value of $5,000. An unidentified 22 year old man was arrested and faces eight felony drugs and weapons charges.

Topics: traffic stop, speeding, drug bust, police, Walsenburg, Colorado, news, Officer Buddy Townes, Corporal John Salazar, K9 officer Atos, hydrocodone pills, marijuana, ecstasy, mushrooms, guns, weapons

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