23 Pounds of Meth Found in Traffic Stop on I-10

Harrison County deputies seize large drug haul during vehicle inspection

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Harrison County deputies in Mississippi seized approximately 23 pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop on Interstate 10 in late January. The drugs were discovered hidden inside a Nissan Pathfinder that was being transported on a car hauler. The driver of the car hauler was not aware the drugs were in the vehicle and was released pending further investigation.

Why it matters

This large drug bust on I-10 highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to interdict the flow of illegal narcotics, particularly methamphetamine, through major transportation corridors in the region. The seizure of 23 pounds of meth represents a significant disruption to the local drug trade.

The details

On January 29, a deputy with the Harrison County Sheriff's Office Criminal Interdiction Division stopped a car hauler for a traffic violation on I-10 eastbound in Biloxi. During the stop, deputies inspected a Nissan Pathfinder that was being transported and found approximately 23 pounds of methamphetamine hidden inside the vehicle.

  • The traffic stop occurred on January 29 at around 10 a.m.

The players

Harrison County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that conducted the traffic stop and drug seizure operation on Interstate 10.

Matt Haley

The Harrison County Sheriff who announced details of the drug bust to the public.

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What they’re saying

“No arrests were announced, and the investigation is ongoing.”

— Matt Haley, Harrison County Sheriff (darkhorsepressnow.com)

What’s next

Investigators will continue looking into the source and intended destination of the seized methamphetamine as part of the ongoing investigation.

The takeaway

This large drug seizure on I-10 demonstrates the persistent efforts by law enforcement to disrupt the flow of illegal narcotics through major transportation corridors in the region, though questions remain about the driver's involvement and the broader drug distribution network.