Troopers find four suitcases of cocaine

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - May 1, 2008 -- A state trooper patrolling Interstate 95 in Philadelphia found four suitcases full of cocaine during a traffic stop.

Police say Trooper Joseph Thompson got the driver's consent to search the vehicle Thursday afternoon near the Allegheny Avenue exit. He found the cocaine, which totaled 50 kilograms, or more than 100 pounds.

Police say four people are in custody and the Chevrolet Suburban was confiscated.

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