Texas Trooper Seizes Over 14 Pounds Of Meth Headed To OKC

A state trooper discovered more than 14 pounds of methamphetamine valued at more than $515,000 in a vehicle during a traffic stop in the Texas Panhandle Wednesday.

The Texas Department of Public Safety says the trooper made the discovery after stopping the vehicle traveling eastbound on I 40 for a traffic violation. The stop was made about 30 miles east of Amarillo.

The two occupants of the vehicle, Diego Delfin-Esquivel, 27, and Elda Deyanira Delfin, 36, both from Oklahoma City, were arrested for possession of a controlled substance after the trooper discovered the 12 bags of methamphetamine in the vehicle.

DPS says the drugs were allegedly being transported from Phoenix to Oklahoma City.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.