Kentucky Police Find 55 Pounds of Meth Disguised as Christmas Gifts

"According to a Monday press release from Kentucky's Jeffersontown Police Department, 23-year-old Jacob Talamantes was arrested after police seized more than 55 pounds of suspected methamphetamine disguised as Christmas presents from his possession. Jeffersontown Police play the Grinch, boasted the police's press release. According to them, Talamantes' arrest happened on Monday just outside of Louisville, during a narcotics investigation in collaboration with the Kentucky State Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)."

"He then attempted to walk away from officers but was detained. A police K9 alerted to the presence of narcotics during an exterior sniff of the vehicle, continued the press release. Police found multiple boxes wrapped in Christmas paper in the trunk, all containing suspected methamphetamine. Talamantes, a Nebraska native, allegedly told investigators he was coming from Iowa with the intent to traffic the drugs."

"In July, Kentucky State Police announced the successful completion of Operation Summer Heat 2.0 a drug bust that led to 197 arrests and the seizure of 3,002 grams of fentanyl, 1,176 grams of cocaine, and 6,046 grams of methamphetamine. Heroin, fentanyl, and hallucinogens were also found, along with 82 firearms, $181,381 in cash, and $200,000 worth of stolen property. According to reporting by ABC's WBKO, the estimated street value of the drugs collected"

Jeffersontown police arrested 23-year-old Jacob Talamantes after seizing over 55 pounds of suspected methamphetamine concealed in boxes wrapped as Christmas presents. The arrest occurred near Louisville during a narcotics investigation conducted with Kentucky State Police and the DEA. Officers detained Talamantes after he attempted to walk away and a police K9 alerted to narcotics on an exterior sniff of his vehicle. Talamantes allegedly said he was coming from Iowa to traffic the drugs and faces first-degree trafficking charges, with additional charges possible as the investigation continues. Officials emphasized interagency coordination and cited a separate July operation that produced large arrests and seizures.

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