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Police find over 1,000 pounds of weed in big rig on I-20 in Georgia

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Police find over 1,000 pounds of weed in big rig on I-20 in Georgia
Georgia State Police say troopers including K-9 Draco discovered more than 1,000 pounds of weed during a traffic stop on I-20. (COURTESY GSP)

CARROLL COUNTY, Ga. — A traffic stop on Interstate 20 in Carroll County, Georgia resulted in the seizure of illegal weed.

Georgia State Police (GSP) stated on Monday that its troopers conducted a traffic stop on a tractor-trailer on Interstate 20 in Carroll County for a traffic violation.

After speaking with the driver, the troopr requested assisted from K-9 unit.

GSP said K-9 Draco alerted troopers of an illegal substances. Further investigation revealed what GSP said was four suspicious pallets hidden amongst other cargo in the trailer.

GSP said its CIU and K-9 Draco found more than 1800 pounds of marijuana and over 4,000 illegal THC vape cartridges.

The investigation is ongoing.

Bruce Guthrie

Bruce Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has lived in three states including Arkansas, Missouri and Georgia. During his nearly 20-year career, Bruce has served as managing editor and sports editor for numerous publications. He and his wife, Dana, who is also a journalist, are based in Carrollton, Georgia.

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Bruce Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has lived in three states including Arkansas, Missouri and Georgia. During his nearly 20-year career, Bruce has served as managing editor and sports editor for numerous publications. He and his wife, Dana, who is also a journalist, are based in Carrollton, Georgia.
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