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Leonel Perera-Delacruz Arrested After 7+ Pounds Of Cocaine Seized Worth $250,000+

LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)- Larimer County Sheriff's deputies arrested a suspect as part of a long-term narcotics investigation on Friday. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Leonel Perera-Delacruz and a K9 team responded to the scene.

The K9 indicated to the order of a controlled substance inside the vehicle and a search of the vehicle revealed suspected cocaine.

After the traffic stop, detectives obtained a search warrant and searched a residence in the 1800 block of North Whitcomb in Fort Collins. Suspected cocaine was located there as well.

Combined with the traffic stop, more than 7 pounds of cocaine was seized with an estimated street value of more than $250,000.

Perera-Delacruz was booked into the Larimer County Jail on several charges including possession of intent to distribute, unlawful possession of cocaine, criminal impersonation and failure to drive in a single lane (weaving).

Anyone with information regarding this incident or any crime is asked to call Larimer County Sheriff's Office at 970-416-1985 or Crime Stoppers at 970-221-6868 where you will remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a cash reward.

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