On Monday, the DA’s office said a Colorado Springs man was sentenced to 23 years in prison after a traffic stop uncovered fentanyl and meth.

A Colorado Springs man has been sentenced to over two decades in prison after a traffic stop in 2023 resulted in a “large” drug seizure, according to the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s (DA) Office.

A K-9 with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was called to perform an “open air” sniff. The K-9 gave a positive alert to the presence of drugs inside the vehicle. Upon searching the car, troopers reported finding "large amounts" of cash,

This comes after state legislation legalized the consumption of the drug in 2022 and will begin giving licenses to open healing centers that would sell the drug in 2025. “We fel