Traffic Stop In Key Largo Leads To Fentanyl Trafficking Arrests: Monroe County Sheriff

K9 Mako (MCSO) MONROE COUNTY, Fla. - Two men are facing felony charges after a traffic stop in Key Largo uncovered a significant amount of fentany

MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – Two men are facing felony charges after a traffic stop in Key Largo uncovered a significant amount of fentanyl.

On Friday evening, deputies from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office stopped a Chevrolet sedan near Mile Marker 106 for multiple traffic violations, including failure to maintain a lane, passing into oncoming traffic, and following too closely.

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A K9 unit was deployed, and K9 Mako alerted to the presence of narcotics within the vehicle. A subsequent search revealed approximately 4.8 ounces of fentanyl.

The driver, 43-year-old Keyonbie Nashamba Humphrey of Key West, and the passenger, 40-year-old Shane Jarell Smith of Homestead, were both arrested and charged with fentanyl trafficking and possession of drug paraphernalia. They were taken to the Monroe County Jail.

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