Local authorities seized a 1,000 fentanyl pills during a traffic stop Tuesday.
Henderson Joint Task Force and Kentucky State Police made a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by Bradley Brewer, 51, of Evansville, on I-69 in Henderson on Tuesday. Brewer was traveling north from Madisonville.
Law enforcement officers said they located approximately 1,000 fentanyl pills and a large amount of cash inside the vehicle.
Brewer and his passenger, Dana Thomas, 40, of Henderson, were both arrested and charged with aggravated trafficking in a controlled substance (greater than or equal to 28 grams of Fentanyl). Bonds were set at $50,000 each for Brewer and Thomas. Their first court appearance is set for Thursday.
Evansville Joint Task Force assisted with the investigation. They executed a search warrant on East Michigan Street in Evansville, which resulted in the seizure of a large amount of marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl pills.
Madisonville-Hopkinsville Vice Narcotics Unit also assisted in the investigation.
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