California Highway Patrol says a K9 helped officers discover 45 pounds of methamphetamine and 5 pounds of fentanyl during a traffic stop on Aug. 20. Authorities said officers observed indicators of criminal activity after contacting the driver, then walked the K9 “Apis” around the suspect’s car.
WHO:California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers and K9 “Apis”
WHAT:A CHP K9 located 45 pounds of methamphetamine and 5 pounds of fentanyl during a traffic stop.
WHEN:Aug 20, 2026
WHERE:Northern California
WHY:Upon contacting the driver, the officer observed several indicators of criminal activity, leading to the K9 search.
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