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KSP: Traffic stop leads to discovery of 120 pounds of marijuana

By Trooper First Class Scotty R. Sharp

Elizabethtown, KY - On Feb. 5, 2022 at approximately 1:04 a.m. Kentucky State Police Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a 2005 KIA Sorento passenger car on I-65. Troopers observed the vehicle driving the wrong way on the I-65 southbound exit ramp at the 91 mile-marker.

During the stop, troopers observed a strong smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle, approximately 120 pounds of suspected marijuana was located. The suspected marijuana was discovered in three large boxes and a duffel bag. Also discovered during the search was suspected methamphetamine and two handguns.


Jose Mariano Garcia, age 47, of Lawrenceville, GA, was arrested and lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center and was charged with the following:
  • Trafficking in marijuana (> 5 lbs.), 1st Offense

  • Possession of controlled substance 1st degree, methamphetamine

  • Improper turn-driving on a limited access highway

  • Careless driving

  • Possession of a Handgun by a convicted felon

The investigation is ongoing by Trooper Dillon Spencer.


This story was posted on 2022-02-08 12:31:40
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