DAYTON — A man was arrested after authorities said he was carrying a suitcase filled with cocaine.
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Members of the Miami Valley Major Drug Trask Force identified suspects they said were transporting narcotics across the country via public transportation.
On Jan. 9 Maurice Sallis, 46, was arrested in Dayton and had on him a suitcase filled with 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of Cocaine, according to a media release.
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The cocaine has an estimated street value of nearly $1 million.
“Taking 10 kilos of cocaine off the streets is no small feat. It’s thanks to the coordination and commitment of this task force that we can prevent these dangerous drugs from reaching our neighborhoods,” Montgomery County Sheriff Rob Streck said. “Their efforts help reduce crime, prevent overdoses and improve the safety of families throughout the region.”
Sallis is likely to face federal drug charges, according to the release.
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