| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 7135 | 2016-02-10 | Troop I | Interstate 10 Traffic Stop Leads to Significant Marijuana Seizure |
Troop I - NEWS RELEASE Interstate 10 Traffic Stop Leads to Significant Marijuana Seizure St. Martin Parish – On February 10, 2016, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I made a significant discovery of illegal narcotics during the course of a traffic stop on Interstate 10 eastbound near Henderson. Troopers’ proactive efforts led to the seizure of over 200 pounds of marijuana. The discovery of the marijuana took place shortly after 8:00 am this morning following a traffic stop on Interstate 10 near Henderson. A Trooper on routine patrol observed a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado commit a traffic violation while traveling on the Interstate. Upon speaking with the driver, 59 year-old Michael Willis of Lafollette, TN, Troopers became suspicious of Willis’ behavior and could smell a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the truck. Troopers searched the vehicle and located approximately 202 pounds of marijuana. Willis was placed under arrest without incident and booked at the St. Martin Parish Jail on charges of Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana and Following Too Close. Louisiana State Troopers will continue to provide the citizens of Louisiana a safer community through proactive drug related enforcement and cooperative efforts with local and federal law enforcement agencies. Troopers will target local and multi-state drug trafficking organizations by enforcing all state and federal laws governing the illicit manufacturing, distribution, sale, and use of drugs.
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