Two people were arrested following a traffic stop after troopers located more than 100 lbs. of Marijuana in their vehicle.
On Wednesday afternoon, a Nissan Maxima was observed failure to signal on I-80 near Giltner. A traffic stop was conducted, and during the stop, a K-9 detected presence of a controlled substance.
A search of the vehicle revealed 100 pounds of marijuana. The driver, Chao Lee, 27, and a passenger, Kou Yang, 30, both of Madison, Wisconsin, were arrested for possession of marijuana – more than a pound, delivery of a controlled substance, and no drug tax stamp. They were lodged in the Hamilton County Jail.
