Authorities in Indiana confiscated more than 78 pounds of marijuana at a traffic stop Monday morning.
Indiana State Police said a trooper in Hancock County noticed a black SUV around 11 a.m. weaving outside the traffic lanes while patrolling Interstate 70. The trooper discovered an estimated “street” value of $250,000 worth of marijuana inside the vehicle.
An Indiana Officer did not shy away from having some fun with this case on Twitter. Sgt. John Perrine wrote "somebody's 4/20 celebration is canceled #WeWillCatchYou ."
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Christian Elie, 51, of Elbert Colorado was driving the 2017 Ford Expedition and was accompanied by 42-year-old Austin Johnson of Indianapolis, police said.
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Officials said both men were arrested and transported to the Hancock County Jail on preliminary drug charges.
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Troopers will work with the Hancock County Prosecutor’s Office to determine formal charges.
The investigation was still ongoing as of Tuesday afternoon.
