News

Sheriff’s deputies uncover 10 kilograms of cocaine, a loaded firearm and cash in a suspicious vehicle in Bellingham

Sheriff’s deputies uncover 10 kilograms of cocaine, a loaded firearm and cash in a suspicious vehicle in Bellingham

Courtesy of the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office Photo: Contributed


BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office deputies and a K-9 were recently involved in a drug bust in Bellingham.

The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office says that deputies contacted a suspicious vehicle on the 4000 block of Eliza Avenue on Tuesday, Sep. 16. The two occupants in the vehicle provided inconsistent information when talking to the deputies.

A drug K-9 detected narcotics inside the vehicle and deputies obtained a search warrant. 10 kilograms of cocaine, a loaded firearm and cash were located inside the vehicle and obtained by the deputies.

The Sheriff’s Office notes that the cocaine was packaged with “an image of the Marvel movie character Thor.”

The investigation is ongoing.

Recent Headlines

9 hours ago in Community Events, Education, Entertainment, Fall Guide, Features, Lifestyle, We Are Whatcom

Kevin Coleman & Tatiana Stone: Directors of Bellingham SeaFeast

Meet the directors behind Bellingham SeaFeast, an event created to connect and educate the community about Whatcom County's maritime history.

15 hours ago in Entertainment

Emotional Jimmy Kimmel says in late-night return he never intended to make light of Kirk’s killing

Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night television Tuesday after a nearly weeklong suspension and, in an emotional monologue where he appeared close to tears, said that he wasn't trying to joke about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Seattle ABC affiliate to not broadcast return of Jimmy Kimmel Live! amid community backlash

The group added the programming will be replaced with news programming for the time being. 

1 day ago in Community Events, Education, Entertainment, Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local

WWU’s ‘First Night Out’ hits downtown Bellingham this week

Join a procession from Red Square to Depot Market Square for live music presented by Blue Room, a block party, and a chance to explore over 30 downtown businesses.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and his show will return Tuesday

ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel's late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday.