GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska - Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested three people and they found more than 130 pounds of marijuana following two traffic stops on Interstate 80 Wednesday.
At approximately 12:40 p.m. CT, a trooper observed an eastbound Toyota Camry speeding near Giltner on Interstate 80. During the traffic stop, an NSP K9 detected the presence of a controlled substance in the vehicle. Troopers searched the vehicle and found 121 pounds of marijuana concealed in trash bags, duffel bags, and a suitcase.
The driver, Fran Ferreiras, 28, of Cliffside Park, New Jersey, was arrested for possession of marijuana – more than one pound, possession with intent to distribute, and no drug tax stamp. Ferreiras was lodged in Hamilton County Jail.
At approximately 11:50 a.m. MT, a trooper observed an eastbound Honda Accord speeding on Interstate 80 near Sidney. During the traffic stop, the trooper detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed 13 pounds of marijuana hidden inside a suitcase, along with drug paraphernalia.
The driver, Jason Wilson, 39, of Sacramento, California was arrested for possession of marijuana – more than one pound, possession with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, and no operator’s license. Wilson was lodged in Cheyenne County Jail.