Kent woman arrested after 24 pounds of meth discovered

An Oregon State Trooper stopped a Kent woman speeding on Interstate 5 near Eugene on Friday night and discovered she had some peculiar cargo.

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  • Sunday, November 22, 2015 12:31pm
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Authorities seized approximately 24.4 pounds of crystal methamphetamine from a Kent woman who was stopped for speeding on I-5 in the Willamette Valley late Friday.

Authorities seized approximately 24.4 pounds of crystal methamphetamine from a Kent woman who was stopped for speeding on I-5 in the Willamette Valley late Friday.

An Oregon State Trooper stopped a Kent woman speeding on Interstate 5 near Eugene on Friday night and discovered she had some peculiar cargo.

Try 24 pounds of crystal methamphetamine.

Teri L. Baker, 55, was arrested and lodged at the Lane County (Ore.) Jail for unlawful possession and delivery of methamphetamine.

The trooper stopped Baker’s 2003 Honda Pilot for traveling 73 mph in a posted 60 mph speed zone on I-5 around 10 p.m.

During the contact the trooper observed signs of criminal activity and with the help of a Springfield Police Department drug detection canine, a hidden compartment was located inside the vehicle. Approximately 24.4 pounds of crystal methamphetamine was seized.

Authorities continue to investigate.

 


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