Troopers locate 130 lbs. of marijuana, handgun during traffic stop

KWCH · KWCH · last updated January 15, 2022 – 7:42 AM

— Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested two people after locating 130 pounds of marijuana and a firearm during a traffic stop on Thursday. Around 4:00 p.m., a trooper saw a Ford Explorer fail to signal a turn after exiting Interstate 80 at mile marker 360, near Waco. During the traffic stop, the trooper became suspicious of criminal activity. A search of the vehicle revealed 130 pounds of marijuana, located in duffel bags in the cargo area. Troopers also located a handgun in the vehicle.

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