A Waco-district Texas Department of Public Safety trooper pulled over a vehicle for multiple traffic violations along Interstate 35 around 2:30 a.m. Thursday, and the stop quickly escalated into one of the largest single-vehicle drug seizures reported in Central Texas this year. According to authorities, a DPS K-9 named Karma alerted to the vehicle, and troopers soon found more than 500 pounds of suspected illegal drugs. The brief update did not mention any arrests or charges tied to the discovery.
In a social media post, the Texas Department of Public Safety declared, "BUSTED: DPS seizes OVER 500 POUNDS of drugs in Central Texas," noting the stop took place in the Waco District. According to Texas DPS, K-9 Karma’s alert led troopers to roughly 480 pounds of suspected methamphetamine and about 40 pounds of black tar heroin. DPS did not immediately say how the drugs were hidden inside the vehicle or where it was headed.
BUSTED: DPS seizes OVER 500 POUNDS of drugs in Central Texas
— Texas DPS (@TxDPS) March 12, 2026
A Waco District DPS trooper stopped a vehicle for several traffic violations along IH-35. K-9 Karma alerted and troopers located approximately 480 pounds of methamphetamine and approximately 40 pounds of black tar heroin.
Trooper's Find
K-9 teams like Karma have become a familiar presence along Central Texas highways, especially on busy corridors such as I-35. Hoodline previously reported that K9 Karma Seizes 15+ Pounds during a February traffic stop, illustrating how canine units are often the first to tip off troopers to hidden contraband. As in similar cases, the suspected drugs from this latest bust are typically sent to a crime lab for confirmation testing before prosecutors decide whether to pursue charges.
Wider Enforcement Context
Large drug hauls on major traffic arteries have been a key focus of state interdiction strategies. In a 2025 press release, the Office of the Texas Governor highlighted Operation Lone Star’s role in intercepting major shipments, including significant fentanyl seizures in recent years. State leaders have framed highway stops and K-9 units as a frontline tool for disrupting narcotics moving through Central Texas.
For now, DPS has released only a snapshot of the bust: the time of the stop, the location, the K-9 assist, and the approximate drug weights. Officials did not list suspects, booking information, or specific charges, and those details often emerge later as investigations move from the roadside to the courtroom.
