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Cocaine & Pot seized, Man wanted on a Federal warrant arrested on I-80 in Cass County

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August 12th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

A man wanted on a Federal warrant and another person were arrested Monday night on drug charges following a traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Cass County. The Sheriff’s Office reports Saul Muro and Bianca Azucena Muro, of Los Angeles, CA., were taken into custody just after 10-p.m., following a search of their vehicle near the Olive Street Exit (Exit 57).

The pair faces charges that include Possession with the Intent to Deliver Cocaine, and Marijuana. Saul Muro was also wanted on a Federal warrant with the U-S Marshal’s Service for amphetamine sales.

A search of their vehicle resulted in the discovery of 4 kilograms of cocaine and five pounds of marijuana located in a compartment under the driver’s and passenger side seats. The Muro’s were seen by a magistrate, who set their bond at $22,000.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Audubon, Mills and Sioux County K-9 units, and the Iowa State Patrol.