CARRINGTON, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – A major drug bust in the central city seized more than 290 pounds of cocaine on February 18th.

The Carrington Police Department reports that on Friday morning last week, an officer came into contact with a large quantity of cocaine weighing approximately 290 pounds.

“The individual that was in possession of it was arrested and charged with possession with the intent to deliver,” the department stated.

The estimated street value is approximately $5 million

The Case remains under investigation.

Agencies involved in the investigation include the Carrington Police Department, North Dakota Highway Patrol, Stutsman County Task Force and the DEA.