Nashville, TN – A routine traffic stop led to the arrest of a Texas trucker on Thursday after police discovered 50 lbs. of narcotics.

The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) said an officer conducted a stop of a tractor-trailer Thursday afternoon along Interstate 40.

An MNPD dog (pictured above) alerted to the rig.

A further search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of two bags in the sleeper containing “more than 50 lbs. of white powder, presumed to be Fentanyl,” MNPD said.

A traffic stop of a tractor-trailer on I-40 late this afternoon led to the discovery of more than 50 lbs of white powder, presumed to be Fentanyl, found in 2 bags in the sleeper compartment. MNPD dog Boston alerted to a drug odor. Danny Rhodes, 48, of El Paso, TX, arrested. pic.twitter.com/GpOInYsnRe

— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) August 13, 2021

The truck driver, identified as 48-year-old Danny Rhodes of El Paso, TX, was taken into custody.

No other information about the case has been provided at this time.

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