A traffic violation proved costly for an Oklahoma man arrested in Putnam County on drug charges.

At 11:45 am Friday, an Indiana State trooper observed a Ford Taurus eastbound on Interstate 70 that was following too close with improper brake lights.  The driver of the vehicle was identified as Polo Huereca-Rivera, 40, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 

During the course of the traffic stop, the trooper observed criminal indicators and a consent to search revealed approximately 12 pounds of suspected fentanyl.  The estimated street value of the fentanyl is $250,000. 

Huereca-Rivera was taken into custody and transported to the Putnam County Jail.

and charged with Dealing a Narcotic Drug, Level 2 Felony; Possession of a Narcotic Drug, Level 3 Felony