1,640 Lbs Of Edible Marijuana, THC Wax, Pot Seized

Nebraska State Patrol troopers arrested two people and seized more than 1,600 pounds of edible marijuana products, THC wax, and pot during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 near Milford Thursday afternoon.

Around 2:30 a trooper observed an eastbound 2018 Dodge Caravan speeding near mile marker 385. During the traffic stop, the trooper detected criminal activity and conducted a search of the vehicle. 

Troopers found 488 boxes containing 50 THC candy bars in each box, 465 units of THC wax and 11 pounds of marijuana. The total weight was 1,640 pounds.  The estimated street value of the illegal products is more than $550,000. 

The driver, 44 year old Anthony Iovieno, and passenger, 38 year old Casey Pichette, both of North Grafton, Massachusetts, were arrested for possession of controlled substances with intent to deliver and were taken to the Seward County Jail.


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