Nearly 150 pounds of marijuana found during Thurston County traffic stop
(Thurston County Sheriff's Office)
THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. - Nearly 150 pounds of marijuana were found during a traffic stop Friday night in Thurston County.
The Thurston County Sherriff's Office said a deputy was conducting a random traffic stop on a driver who failed to move out of the left lane on the freeway.
According to the sheriff's office, the deputy noticed a strong odor of marijuana.
The deputy obtained a search warrant and found nearly 150 pounds of prepackaged marijuana.
The sheriff's office said the marijuana was not intended for legal resale.
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