Last week on April 15, Tennessee's West Tennessee Drug Task Force seized a massive shipment of cocaine during a routine traffic stop on I-40 in Haywood County.

What happened: The truck was initially stopped by agents for a traffic issue, leading to a deeper investigation.

• The officers noticed something suspicious and brought a canine unit, which detected drugs.
• A thorough four-hour search uncovered two hidden compartments in the trailer, revealing about 200 pounds of cocaine. The haul is worth around $9 million on the street.

Authorities' response: Task Force officials commended the team for their diligent work, noting that it's the second large bust this month with similar circumstances.

• Agent comments emphasized their focus on disrupting drug trafficking operations across Interstate 40.
• The drugs were headed to Nashville, signaling a significant trafficking route being targeted.

Thankfully, the drivers involved were found to be unwitting participants, simply doing their job without knowledge of the contraband.