Springfield Township, Ohio – A routine traffic stop on May 5 turned into a bizarre drug bust after police found a pet raccoon holding a meth pipe in the driver’s seat.

The Springfield Township Police Department reported that officers pulled over a vehicle whose owner had a suspended license and an active warrant. The driver, 55-year-old Victoria Vida, was taken into custody without resistance.

During the stop, officers noticed the raccoon, named Chewy, sitting in the front seat with a meth pipe in its mouth. This strange detail led police to search the vehicle more thoroughly.

Inside, they discovered bulk methamphetamine, crack cocaine, and three used meth pipes.

The raccoon appeared unharmed, and animal authorities were contacted to determine if Vida was legally allowed to own the raccoon. The outcome of that investigation has not been confirmed.

Bodycam footage of the encounter was shared online, quickly going viral.

Social media reactions were mixed. Some users made jokes about the raccoon being part of the crime, while others expressed concern for its welfare.

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