Illinois State Police arrest two for drugs; considered largest drug bust in ISP history

Posted on September 23, 2023
Authorities report the pair allegedly had drugs worth an estimated $15M. (Photo courtesy: ISP)

By Blake Haas

GENNESEO, Ill. – Two men are behind bars in Geneseo, Illinois, for what Illinois State Police call one of the largest drug busts in history.

Authorities say they stopped an eastbound bus on I-80 near milepost 13 in Henry County.

During the stop, officers found numerous traffic violations.

According to a news release, ISP brought a drug K-9 to sniff the vehicle.

Authorities say the dog alerted police to over 5,200 hundred pounds of cannabis worth almost $15M.

Robert Mazo, 29 and Pedro Arreola, 33, both of Lancaster, Cali., face multiple Class X felonies for drug trafficking.

The pair were released on pre-trial conditions.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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