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STATE NEWS: ASP Seizes 190 Pounds of Marijuana During Traffic Stop on I-40

Brinkley, Ark. —  Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers seized 190 1-pound bags of illegal marijuana during a traffic stop Monday, June 22, 2026, on Interstate 40 at the 217-mile marker in Monroe County.

Around 6 a.m., Troopers stopped a black Chevrolet Silverado for a traffic violation. During a search of the vehicle, Troopers discovered the marijuana in the bed of the truck.

The driver, a 17-year-old from Oklahoma City, was arrested and transported to the Brinkley Police Department. Brinkley police then transported the suspect to the Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center.

Article courtesy of the Arkansas State Police

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