Crime

Bellingham traffic stop yields 22 pounds of cocaine with Marvel-ous packaging

The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle Sept. 16 that contained 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of cocaine. The cocaine was packaged with an image of the Marvel movie version of the superhero Thor.
The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle Sept. 16 that contained 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of cocaine. The cocaine was packaged with an image of the Marvel movie version of the superhero Thor. Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Courtesy to The Bellingham Herald

The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle Sept. 16 containing 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of cocaine, according to a news release from the department.

Deputies stopped the vehicle in the 4000 block of Eliza Avenue in Bellingham. The two occupants gave inconsistent information to deputies, who obtained a search warrant for the vehicle, the release states.

The search revealed cocaine, along with a firearm and cash. The cocaine was packaged with an image of the Marvel movie character Thor, according to the release.

The Sheriff’s Office announced no arrests and released no additional details.

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Jack Belcher covers transportation and recreation for The Bellingham Herald. He graduated from Central Washington University with a degree in digital journalism in 2020 and joined the staff in September 2022. Belcher resides in Bellingham.
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