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Two arrested after traffic stop leads to cocaine seizure in Dawson County
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Isabella Garriga , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Two men, aged 44 and 46, are facing charges related to the possession and distribution of controlled substances.
Felony drug charges have been filed against two individuals. Authorities in Dawson County made the arrests after a vehicle was stopped. The stop was initiated due to a missing license plate.
An investigation uncovered a significant amount of cocaine, with the substance hidden in a disguised container. The total amount seized exceeded two pounds. Two men, aged 44 and 46, are facing charges related to the possession and distribution of controlled substances.
Further information on the incident can be found through local news sources, including KOSA CBS7. The case remains under investigation, with details available from the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office.
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Category: safety Published: July 29, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Felony drug charges have been filed against two individuals. Authorities in Dawson County made the arrests after a vehicle was stopped. The stop was initiated due to a missing license plate. An…
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