Troopers stopped a rented box truck with an out-of-state registration around 1:30 p.m. Friday as it was headed east on I-70 for an unsafe lane change, following too closely to the vehicle ahead of it and for not using headlights while driving in the rain, the patrol said.
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While troopers were interacting with Celaya Rodriguez, she reportedly exhibited a high level of nervous behavior, gave an unusual travel story and they observed possible criminal items in the truck. A drug-sniffing canine also alerted to the vehicle, and during a search, troopers found 110 pounds of cocaine, wrapped in 50 packages, worth an estimated $1.75 million.
Credit: Ohio State Highway Patrol
Credit: Ohio State Highway Patrol
Celaya Rodriguez was taken into custody and is being held at the Franklin County Jail.
She is charged with trafficking in drugs and possession of drugs, both of which are first-degree felonies. If convicted, she could face up to 25 years in prison and up to a $50,000 fine.
Credit: Franklin County Jail
Credit: Franklin County Jail
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