Manitowoc Police recovered heroin laced with the potent opioid fentanyl after a traffic stop.

The stop happened Tuesday night during third shift. The officer called for K-9 Major to respond to the scene.

Major sniffed out drugs in the vehicle. Officers located 10.2 grams of heroin laced with fentanyl. They also found cocaine, marijuana and a controlled substance. A digital scale and packaging material were also located.

The suspect fled the scene but was later captured by a Manitowoc Police officer.

The suspect, whose name was not released, was taken to the Manitowoc County Jail.

Heroin laced with fentanyl is known to cause overdoses due to its potency.