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Handwritten tag leads to truck driver’s felony drug arrest
['Land Line Media']
Land Line Media
A handwritten tag with no state designation caught inspection officers’ attention, and the situation escalated quickly for a truck driver in Florida.
The truck driver, Mukesh Mani, was identified as a resident of California by his driver’s license, according to Florida law enforcement.
As the inspection continued, a narcotics detection dog was used to conduct a free-air sniff around the truck.
Roger Rodriguez Vega of Maitland, Fla., failed to provide the proper documentation for livestock that originated from Texas, a high-risk area for the new world screwworm.
Officers located the vehicle and arrested Rodriguez Vega during a traffic stop after he again failed to produce the veterinary inspection.