(York, NE) -- An Illinois woman is behind bars in Nebraska after meth is found in the vehicle she was driving.
The Nebraska State Patrol says around 11:30 Wednesday morning, a trooper made contact with the driver of a Hyundai Accent at the eastbound Interstate 80 rest area near York. The NSP says during the encounter, the trooper detected the odor of marijuana.
During a search of the vehicle, the trooper found a small amount of marijuana and 10 pounds of suspected methamphetamine. Investigators say the methamphetamine was located concealed inside a suitcase in the trunk of the vehicle. Troopers also located a handgun in the vehicle.
The driver, 31 year old Monica Morales, of Mount Prospect, Illinois, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession with intent to deliver, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, possession of a firearm during a drug violation, and possession of marijuana – less than an ounce.