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Florida man arrested for cocaine trafficking, police seize 2 kilos: officials

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Published  April 15, 2025 7:01am EDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 35 Orlando

A Florida man was arrested over the weekend in Alabama in connection with cocaine trafficking, deputies said.

What we know:

On Sunday, April 13, drug enforcement agents with the Morgan County Sheriff's Office conducted an operation in Hartselle, Alabama, resulting in the seizure of a significant quantity of cocaine.

Ruben Delacruz Diaz, 24, of Labelle, Florida, was arrested in connection with the investigation.

According to authorities, Diaz faces a charge of trafficking in cocaine after agents and deputies discovered two kilograms of the substance concealed in his vehicle.

What we don't know:

We don't know what led authorities to target Diaz specifically in the operation or how long he had allegedly been involved in trafficking.

What's next:

He was booked into the Morgan County Jail with bond set at $250,000.

Additionally, an ICE detainer has been placed on Diaz pending verification of his immigration status.

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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Morgan County Sheriff's Office in Alabama on April 14, 2025.

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