blondie
12-21-2004, 10:34 AM
WHEELING, West Virginia (AP) -- Authorities called to the scene of a weekend plane crash found no people -- dead or alive -- but they did find $24 million worth of cocaine.
Federal authorities were seeking the pilot, identified as Eugene N. Cobbs, on a charge of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, U.S. Attorney Thomas E. Johnston said Monday.
The Piper Aerostar twin-engine plane crashed in a wooded area around midnight Saturday near the Wheeling-Ohio County Airport, said James Peters, a spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration.
Authorities found about 327 pounds of cocaine packaged in blocks and another 193 pounds turned up Monday in the plane's nose compartment, :chuckle Johnston said. He estimated the street value at about $24 million.
Authorities were searching for a man believed to be Cobbs who was picked up by a motorist near the airport's front entrance. His forehead was cut and he asked for a ride to a hotel.
Federal authorities were seeking the pilot, identified as Eugene N. Cobbs, on a charge of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, U.S. Attorney Thomas E. Johnston said Monday.
The Piper Aerostar twin-engine plane crashed in a wooded area around midnight Saturday near the Wheeling-Ohio County Airport, said James Peters, a spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration.
Authorities found about 327 pounds of cocaine packaged in blocks and another 193 pounds turned up Monday in the plane's nose compartment, :chuckle Johnston said. He estimated the street value at about $24 million.
Authorities were searching for a man believed to be Cobbs who was picked up by a motorist near the airport's front entrance. His forehead was cut and he asked for a ride to a hotel.