A Birmingham, Alabama man is facing charges after an early morning traffic stop by Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Deputies on Friday uncovered large quantities of drugs.
Deputies responded to a call of an erratic driver eastbound on Interstate 20 at approximately 3 a.m. Friday and initiated a traffic stop near the 159 mile marker. Deputy Kelby Cole and K9 partner Mark conducted an investigation and search of the vehicle, during which Mark uncovered about 30 pounds of marijuana.
Co’Vaunte Harrell, 22, of Birmingham, was arrested and charged with trafficking in controlled substance. His bond was set at $250,000.
Lauderdale County Sheriff’s narcotics agents assisted with the investigation.
The incident remains an active and ongoing investigation, and additional charges may be filed at a later date. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.