Connecticut Police Find $1 Million In Heroin In Chicago Man's Car

STRATFORD, Conn. (CBSNewYork/AP) -- Connecticut State Police troopers have seized about 28 pounds of heroin worth an estimated $1 million after pulling over a Chicago man.

A state police spokeswoman says troopers were conducting traffic enforcement on Route 15 in Stratford on Tuesday when they pulled over a Toyota Camry for a routine moving violation.

After the troopers learned that narcotics might be in the vehicle, a drug-sniffing dog was called in to assist in the search and found the packaged heroin.

Trooper First Class Kelly Grant said the amount of the drugs discovered was phenomenal, WCBS 880's Fran Schneidau reported.

"Troopers seized approximately 12.65 kilograms, which is roughly 28 pounds of heroin," Kelly said.

Police say the bust was one of the largest in the state this year, with estimated the street value of the haul to be around $1 million.

The driver, Jose Adorno, 50, was charged with possession of heroin with intent to sell and is being held on $1 million bond.

Police are still investigating where Adorno was heading with the load of drugs.

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