Florida duo accused of fleeing traffic stop stop, found with fentanyl

LUTZ, Fla. (CBS12) — A Florida man and woman are behind bars after trying to flee a traffic stop where deputies uncovered more than 50 grams of fentanyl, ketamine and other drug paraphernalia.

According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), on October 11, deputies stopped a vehicle that was trying to flee near Livingston Avenue and Spring Green Drive in the city of Lutz.

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The driver, Amanda Cooper, 45, and the passenger, Martin George, 35, were both wanted for parole violations and were arrested.

Cooper faces counts of trafficking fentanyl and fleeing to elude.

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