EAGLE POINT, Ore. — On Friday evening, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies stopped a white Mercedes Sprinter van with Georgia license plates headed eastbound on Highway 140 near Salt Creek Road for traffic violations.
An Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team (IMET) narcotics K9 alerted on the vehicle.
A search led to the discovery of 43 boxes of processed marijuana totaling more than 2,200 pounds. The driver had paperwork indicating the cargo was hemp.
Investigators tested the products for THC content and confirmed the green, leafy substance contained more than 17% THC.
Criminal charges are being reviewed by the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office.
On Friday evening, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies stopped a white Mercedes Sprinter van with Georgia license plates headed eastbound on Highway Read More