Speeding Vehicle on I81 Leads to Drug Bust by State Police – Crack Cocaine, MDMA, and Fentanyl Found

During the early morning hours around 1:13 am, on Tuesday, July 30th, a traffic stop was conducted on a speeding vehicle traveling on I81 North near mile-marker 49 by a New York State Trooper. During the traffic stop, the driver of the vehicle, identified as 43 year old Eduardo R. Azcona of Corona, NY, was providing conflicting stories to the Trooper regarding his travel route.

Troopers also determined that Azcona was driving with a suspended license. After the discovery of Azcona driving with a suspended license, he attempted to flee from Troopers on foot, but was taken into custody after an altercation. State Police say they had to use a taser to subdue Azcona.

After his arrest, State Police obtained a search warrant for the vehicle. The search warrant led to the discovery of a large quantity of drugs. State Police tells X101 News Troopers found nearly 3.5 ounces of crack cocaine, 1.9 ounces of powder cocaine, 28 grams of MDMA (known as Ecstasy) , 11.2 ounces of fentanyl, and about 20 ounces of cannabis.

Azcona is facing charges of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 1st (Narcotic drug 8oz or more), Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 2nd (hallucinogen), Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd (narcotic), Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd, all Felonies. Criminal Possession of Cannabis in the 3rd (Over 16oz), Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the 3rd, and Resisting Arrest, all Misdemeanors.

He was processed and later transported to the Cortland County Jail for Centralized Arraignment, State Police say. As of Thursday, August 1st, Azcona remains in custody.