Nebraska State troopers have taken another 227 pounds of marijuana off the streets following a traffic stop on Interstate 80 near Lincoln on Wednesday.
At approximately 2:45 p.m. a trooper observed an eastbound Ford Expedition speeding near mile marker 389 on I-80, west of Lincoln. After stopping the vehicle, the trooper noticed the odor of marijuana.
The trooper conducted a search of the vehicle and discovered several bags full of pot. There were nine large bags containing 227 pounds of marijuana. The estimated street value is $681,000.
The driver, 24 year old Randy Yang of Alaska was arrested for Possession of Marijuana, more than one pound, Possession With Intent to Deliver and No Drug Tax Stamp. Yang was also cited for speeding. Yang was booked into the Seward County Jail.