Nebraska State Patrol Announces Biggest Drug Bust in Its History

Nebraska State Patrol makes largest drug seizure in agency history, officials say

Nebraska State Patrol troopers seized nearly 20,000 pounds of marijuana, THC products and mushrooms during a traffic stop on Interstate 80, officials said Monday, calling it the largest drug seizure in the agency’s history.

"We know this is saving lives," NSP discovers 50 million in drugs on a semi-trailer during traffic stop

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Governor Jim Pillen praised the Nebraska State Patrol on Monday for their work during two traffic stops over the last ten days. During one stop, State troopers uncovered 27 pallets containing various controlled substances that all together weighed close to 20,000 pounds. NSP estimates that the total value of those drugs is over $50 million. “We’ve...

Massive drug bust made in Nebraska

The drugs, consisting of marijuana and psilocybin products, weighed nearly 10 tons and had a street value of around $50 million, state troopers said.

Two I-80 stops yield 'historic' drug haul, stolen electronics

Gov. Jim Pillen said Nebraska State Patrol's "historic drug bust" during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 earlier this month highlights the "exceptional work" state troopers do across the state.

Troopers find nearly 20,000 lbs of drugs, trailer full of stolen items in Dawson County traffic stops

LEXINGTON — On Sept. 14, Gov. Jim Pillen, Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly, and Attorney General Mike Hilgers praised the Nebraska State Patrol following two high-profile criminal interdiction cases this month.

Nebraska State Patrol announces biggest drug bust in its history

State leaders revealed details on Monday of the biggest drug bust in Nebraska history, with over $50 million worth of marijuana, THC products and mushrooms seized during a traffic stop on I-80.