On Thursday, night the investigation involving the Durham Sheriff's Office Anti-Crime and Narcotics Unit (SAC/Narc) and Homeland Security Task Force (HSI) wrapped up and investigators conducted a traffic stop on Yadira Hernandez-Perez, 42 of Durham.
During a search of her car, they located approximately $76,000 in cash. The sheriff's office said Hernandez-Perez admitted during questioning to having a large quantity of narcotics in her home.
With her permission, investigators went to her home and found approximately 18 kilos of cocaine.
She was arrested and taken before a magistrate on charges of trafficking in cocaine and maintaining a vehicle/dwelling/place for a controlled substance.
Hernandez-Perez was given a $250,000 secured bond and was held at the Durham County Detention Center.
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