$16M Marijuana Seized During Arkansas Highway Safety Inspection

Arkansas Highway Police seized approximately 4,900 pounds of marijuana valued at $16 million during a safety inspection on February 10 along Interstate 40 in Crawford County. The large shipment, discovered with the assistance of a K-9 unit named Mack, was hidden in a commercial vehicle, marking it as one of the five largest drug busts in the state's history. The 27-year-old driver, believed to be traveling from California to Georgia, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver. This seizure follows another significant confiscation of 2,872 pounds of marijuana in the same area just a week prior. AHP Chief Jeff Holmes noted the department's ongoing commitment to tackling illegal drug transport on highways, emphasizing the effectiveness of their revived K-9 program. Director Jared Wiley praised the efforts of the officers and their canine partners in addressing drug-related issues.