Watch the "routine" traffic stop that yields 50,000 Fentanyl pills worth more than $2 million.

Arkansas State Police Trooper Ana Escamilla seized approximately 50,000 Fentanyl pills and a firearm. The street value of the illegally manufactured drugs is estimated to be more than $2 million.

“There’s no telling how many lives were saved by taking such a massive quantity of this deadly substance out of circulation,” ASP Col. Mike Hagar said. “We’re so proud of our Troopers for the courageous and important work they’re doing every day to protect Arkansans.”

The driver and a passenger were taken into custody after Trooper Escamilla stopped the vehicle at around 8 a.m. for an improper lane change on the busy Interstate 40 in Central Arkansas. During a search of the vehicle, the Trooper seized 11.83 pounds or 5 kilograms of Fentanyl.

Charges:
UNLAWFUL USE OF COMMUNICATION DEVICE Class C Felony
TRAFFICKING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE Class Y Felony
POSSESS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (FENTANYL) Class D Felony
SIMULTANEOUS POSS DRUGS/FIREARM Class Y Felony
POSSESS FIREARMS BY CERTAIN PERSONS Class B Felony
IMPROPER LANE CHANGE/USAGE Traffic Violation


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01:26 Traffic stop
12:51 The Fentanyl is found!
23:18 Firearm seized
30:45 Ride for further questioning
42:15 Trooper calls Supervisor
45:07 Arkansas State Police HQ