March 13, 2002  Eaton, Ohio
Ohio State Trooper arrests two men, Victor Morales and Miguel Jimenez after finding 3 kilograms of cocaine in a hidden compartment in their vehicle

Two Boston men will be arraigned today in the Eaton Municipal Court on felony drug and weapons charges after Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers seized $300,000 worth of cocaine from their vehicle yesterday on Interstate 70 in Preble County. Miguel Jimenez, 28, and Victor Morales, 26, were each charged with first-degree felony trafficking in cocaine, and fourth-degree felony carrying concealed weapons.

Troopers stopped a Ford Expedition, driven by Jimenez, on eastbound Interstate 70, near milepost 8, in Preble County at 10:15 a.m. yesterday for a following too closely violation. A canine alerted to the vehicle, and during a probable cause search troopers discovered three kilograms of cocaine located in a hidden compartment in the floor of the cargo area. Troopers also found a loaded revolver in the compartment. The cocaine has an estimated street value of $300,000.

This is the second significant cocaine seizure made by state troopers in Preble County in the past week. On March 6, troopers seized $500,000 worth of cocaine, and arrested two suspects, following a traffic stop on eastbound Interstate 70 near milepost 13.

Source: Ohio State Highway Patrol