K9 Karma Seizes 15+ Pounds Of Cocaine In Waco District

A Texas Department of Public Safety K9 team turned a routine traffic stop into a sizable drug bust in the Waco District on Tuesday, after what the agency called a “major load” of suspected cocaine was found hidden in a vehicle. The discovery was credited to K9 Karma, and state officials released photos showing several vacuum-sealed packages lined up after the stop. Troopers did not immediately release information about arrests, charges, or the exact location of the stop, but the seizure underscored how DPS K9 units are being used in highway narcotics interdictions across central Texas.

What TxDPS Posted

According to TxDPS - Central Texas Region, Canine Karma “alerted to over 15 lbs of cocaine hidden inside a vehicle” during the traffic stop in the Waco District. The social media post used celebratory language, highlighted Karma by name, and included a photo of the seized, vacuum-sealed packages. It did not provide a timeline of events or any arrest details, and at the time it was shared, that brief update stood as the only public description of the stop.

DPS K9 Teams And Training

The Texas Department of Public Safety operates dozens of certified K9 teams that assist with narcotics detection, tracking, and interagency operations, according to a DPS news release. Those handlers and dogs are regularly deployed along major traffic corridors and are trained to recognize concealed compartments and wrapped bundles that are commonly used to move larger drug shipments. State officials describe investment in K9 units as one part of a broader strategy to interdict narcotics on Texas highways.

Where This Fits In A Larger Pattern

K9 Karma has been credited in other multi-pound seizures as well. In October 2025, local coverage reported that DPS recovered more than 12 pounds of cocaine after a traffic stop in Hill County in a case that cited Karma’s work, according to KWTX. At the federal level, investigators have also detailed much larger loads moving through Texas. A 2025 prosecution involved a 28.6-kilogram cocaine seizure that resulted in a federal prison sentence, illustrating the scale of shipments authorities encounter on these routes, according to the DEA.

What Officials Said And What Comes Next

Beyond the social media announcement, DPS did not immediately release names, charges or the precise location tied to Karma’s latest find, keeping the emphasis on the seizure itself and on the K9 team. In cases like this, seized material is typically sent to a crime lab for confirmation testing, and prosecutors then determine whether to pursue state or federal charges based on the amount involved and any investigative leads that emerge. Additional information is expected only if officials issue a more detailed press release or if court filings are made public.