A Colorado Springs man has been sentenced to over two decades in prison after a traffic stop in 2023 resulted in a “large” drug seizure, according to the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s (DA) Office.

On Monday, the DA’s office said a Colorado Springs man was sentenced to 23 years in prison after a traffic stop uncovered fentanyl and meth.

A K-9 with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was called to perform an “open air” sniff. The K-9 gave a positive alert to the presence of drugs inside the vehicle. Upon searching the car, troopers reported finding "large amounts" of cash,