GRAND ISLAND - Authorities have arrested a man for possession of multiple controlled substances, including a large quantity of the anesthetic ketamine, during a traffic stop on Interstate 80.
Just before 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, a trooper observed a westbound 2017 Nissan Altima speeding on I-80 near Kearney at mile marker 269. After the trooper stopped the vehicle, NSP determined that the driver had a suspended license and the driver was arrested.
A search of the vehicle uncovered a variety of controlled substances, including 617 vials of ketamine, weighing 41 pounds. The estimated street value of the ketamine is $617,000. Troopers also found 3.5 grams of marijuana, one gram of methamphetamine, one gram of suspected cocaine, and unmarked tablets.
The driver, 40-year old Huan Lin of New York City, was arrested for Driving Under Suspension and multiple charges related to Possession of a Controlled Substance. Lin was lodged in the Buffalo County Jail.
