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Memphis Police Make Marijuana Haul At Truck Stop

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Updated: 11/17/2011 7:45 am
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP, abc24.com) - Police in Memphis report finding marijuana with a street value of $900,000 in a tractor trailer at a truck stop.

Officers said Wednesday they found 898 pounds of marijuana Monday in 13 separate plastic-wrapped bundles.

Thirty-eight-year-old Andy Hooks, the driver, was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture, deliver or sell.

Police said the discovery came during a routine check after receiving numerous complaints about drugs and illegal activity at various truck stops.

(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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libertyfirst - 11/16/2011 9:04 PM
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End the 'war on drugs' now.
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