Drug Traffickers stopped in Myrtle Point

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By Erica Rush, KCBY News

COQUILLE, Ore. -A traffic stop in Myrtle Point early Tuesday, March 16, uncovers thousands of dollars worth of narcotics. Officers located a Green Ford Taurus, thought to be involved in drug trafficking, around 4:30 Tuesday morning.

According to the South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team, Officers responded to the car with a search warrant, and discovered 115 tablets of ecstasy, two ounces of cocaine and approximately a half pound of marijuana, as well as an AK47 type semiautomatic rifle and a stolen 45 semiautomatic pistol.

The estimated street value of the narcotics is approximately $6,000.

Three Coos County Residents, who's names have not yet been released, will be referred to the District Attorney's Office on multiple drug charges.

A four-month old child, who was not present during the traffic stop, was later placed in protective custody.

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