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Clay County Sheriff’s Office K9 discovered car with rifle and methamphetamine

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CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — A Clay County Sheriff’s Office deputy saw a white Chevrolet pickup truck driving down Alligator Boulevard and determined the registered owner had a suspended license.

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Deputy Roberts and Deputy Ventura conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle.

Deputy McCrea and K9 “Ory” arrived on the scene to assist.

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K9 “Ory” alerted to the odor of narcotics emitting from the vehicle.

During the search, a long rifle and methamphetamine were discovered. According to CCSO, the driver of the vehicle was a convicted felon and had an active warrant out of Georgia for battery.

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