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K-9 leads San Benito police to seven pounds of cocaine
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk Mia Morales , as published by ValleyCentral
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The police department's action led to the charging of Daniel Cruz Cardenas, a Mexican national.
A significant seizure of cocaine was made by the San Benito Police Department during a traffic stop. The amount of cocaine seized was approximately seven pounds. The police department's action led to the charging of Daniel Cruz Cardenas, a Mexican national.
He is facing a charge related to the manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, which is classified as a first-degree felony. Further details about the incident, including the circumstances of the traffic stop, are available from the San Benito Police Department's news release.
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Category: safety Published: August 5, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral Reading time: 1 min
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