Crime & Courts

Traffic stop yields 110 pounds of marijuana

The Missouri State Highway Patrol on Saturday released this photo showing 110 pounds of marijuana seized after a traffic stop.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol on Saturday released this photo showing 110 pounds of marijuana seized after a traffic stop. Courtesy photo

A routine traffic stop in Missouri ended up with more than 100 pounds of marijuana being seized, authorities announced Saturday.

“Someone’s holiday isn’t starting off very well! 110 lbs of marijuana seized from a traffic stop! #JustSayNo #MakeSmartChoices,” Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A trumpeted on social media.

Troop A is based in the Kansas City suburb of Lee’s Summit.

Stan Finger: 316-268-6437, @StanFinger

This story was originally published July 1, 2017 at 7:02 PM with the headline "Traffic stop yields 110 pounds of marijuana."

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