A Mississippi man was arrested after police discovered 44 pounds of cocaine concealed in his SUV during a late-night traffic stop.
Around 1:00 a.m., an officer spotted a white Chevrolet Tahoe swerving erratically on Highway 49 near Highway 80 in Pearl, Mississippi. The SUV veered into the officer’s lane, nearly hitting the patrol car. The officer then initiated a traffic stop, and the driver—identified as John Jarmaine Norman—pulled over without incident.
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According to WAPT, Norman appeared visibly nervous during the interaction, raising the officer’s suspicions. Although there was no immediate evidence of illegal activity, Norman gave verbal consent for a vehicle search.
During the search, the officer discovered a custom-built aftermarket compartment inside the SUV containing over 44 pounds of cocaine. Authorities estimate the drugs have a street value exceeding $1 million.
Norman was arrested and charged with trafficking a controlled substance. It remains unclear whether he was under the influence at the time of the stop.
