Police Find 15 Pounds Of Marijuana During Routine Traffic Stop

A simple traffic violation foiled the plans of a would-be drug trafficker last week. The young man was pulled over for failing to use his signal but was detained drug crime charges instead. The police report shows that M.L.E., 33, was pulled over when a Columbia County officer witnessed a traffic infraction. As soon as the sheriff's deputy walked up to the SUV, he said the odor of marijuana was strong. A quick search of the vehicle revealed 15 pounds of marijuana, two illegal prescriptions and 8 ounces of an unknown purple liquid. The liquid was sent to a lab for further analysis.

M.L.E. now faces a variety of drug offenses, including a felony for possessing more than one ounce of marijuana. He was also charged with failure to signal while changing lanes. The suspect is currently being held at a jail facility without bond. Were you placed under arrest for a drug crime in the state of North Carolina? If so, know that even a simple possession charge can result in serious consequences if you are convicted. With this in mind, you'll want to hire a Raleigh criminal defense attorney who can help you contest your charges so you can avoid conviction. To get legal help throughout the duration of your case, contact the Hopper Law Firm today and set up your case evaluation with our team.