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Traffic stop leads to seizure of almost 70 pounds of marijuana

CREATED Jan. 27, 2012

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On Wednesday night, Idaho State Police stopped a rented gray 2010 Nissan Titan, displaying Oregon License plates, eastbound on Interstate 84, near milepost 27, in Canyon County, Idaho for a traffic violation.

The driver was identified by an Oregon driver's license as Justin Cody Brownrigg, 39 of Eugene, Oregon. During the traffic stop, troopers detected the odor of marijuana. Mr. Brownrigg initially admitted to being in possession of eight to ten grams of marijuana, as well as being a Medical Marijuana Card Holder (of Oregon). At the time of the stop, the vehicle was traveling through Idaho, a non-medical marijuana state, and was reportedly destined for Utah, also a non-medical marijuana state.

Troopers located the small amount of marijuana, as well as a pipe in the driver's area. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed three large duffle bags which contained several large packages of marijuana. Mr. Brownrigg was arrested for Felony Drug Trafficking and was booked into the Canyon County Jail. The weight of the seized marijuana was approximately 68.8 pounds, with an estimated value of $172,000.

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  1. When properly complying with the originating states rules, the card should be honored in any state. This guy, however, definitely was not being honest. That said, the public needs to be better educated about this herb. It cures cancer.

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