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Arizona authorities seized more than 230 pounds of cocaine found concealed inside a semi-truck on I-17 on Friday, Oct. 24.

What we know:

The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) said the 233 pounds of cocaine were discovered by Canine District troopers in an aftermarket compartment hidden inside the trailer of the commercial vehicle.

"Investigators determined the illicit cargo—which has a street value of approximately $3 million in Phoenix—was being smuggled from CA to NJ. The suspect driver was booked on multiple felony charges, including possession and transportation of a narcotic drug for sale," DPS said.

DPS said the drug bust shows the determination of troopers to disrupt trafficking operati

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