EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – Police in Evansville say they found hundreds of doses of liquid narcotics in baby bottles during a traffic stop.

It was Tuesday afternoon on Highway 41 near I-64.

Police say a car driven by Raul Lopez sped past them on the freeway.

They say a deputy was able to pull him over.

Authorities say the car smelled of marijuana, and Lopez was asked to get out.

A passenger, Carlos Dominguez Jr., is said to have tried to reach under his seat.

Detectives say a gun was found where he was trying to reach.

Authorities say bottles of liquids were found in the car that tested positive for oxycodone and codeine.

They say they also found a digital scale, marijuana and a grinder.

Detectives say they discovered Lopez had a warrant out of Texas for trafficking meth.

They say several drugs were found in the trunk, including marijuana and pills.

Authorities say there were hundreds of doses of the drug in total.

Lopez faces trafficking, weapons and possession charges. Dominguez is charged with drug possession.

Copyright 2024 WFIE. All rights reserved.