75 Pounds Of Cocaine Intercepted In Ohio

COLUMBUS, OH — Approximately 75 pounds of cocaine were seized on Monday by law enforcement. The drugs appear to have been in transit from Mexico, the Ohio Attorney General said. A semi-truck was used to transport the narcotics.

"Drug traffickers should know that they are taking a huge risk by coming to Ohio," said Attorney General Mike DeWine in a statement. "Our task forces are skilled at intercepting large shipments of drugs like this, and those caught bringing drugs here will face very serious consequences."

The truck was stopped in Columbus. Law enforcement found more than $500,000 cash, two stolen guns, and multiple vehicles inside the truck. Police then served a search warrant on an East Fifth Street warehouse, where the estimated $3.4 million worth of cocaine was found.

Six people were also arrested as part of the investigation. The Ohio Attorney General's office said all six will face drug charges.

• Davion Craig, 22, Charlotte, North Carolina
• Antwonne Hunter, 49, Columbus
• Toinairis Hunter, 27, Columbus
• Josue Montelongo-Rangel, 34, Mission, Texas
• Juan Vela Jr., 40, Donna, Texas
• Luis Villareal, 28, McAllen, Texas

All six suspects are currently being held in Franklin County Jail.

The operation was led by the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission/High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force.

Photo from Ohio Attorney General's Office