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California Highway Patrol officers reported recovering over one ton of marijuana in large plastic bags from the back of a U-Haul involved in a crash on the freeway in the Dublin area on March 26, 2025. (Photo courtesy CHP-Dublin)
A driver involved in a crash on Interstate 580 near Dublin was arrested last week after allegedly having more than a ton of marijuana and a suitcase of cash discovered once arriving officers observed an obvious odor coming from the back of a U-Haul truck.
The situation unfolded at around 9:55 p.m. last Wednesday (March 26) on westbound I-580, west of the Interstate 680 interchange, when a two-vehicle collision on the freeway led to the California Highway Patrol responding to the scene.
Officers could soon smell “a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the cargo portion” of a box truck involved in the crash, according to the CHP.
Investigators ultimately found more than 2,000 pounds of marijuana packaged in large black garbage bags and a suitcase with $13,120 in cash in the U-Haul, the CHP reported. The driver, whose identity was not released, was arrested on suspicion of drug possession.
“I know that illegal marijuana can create many problems in our communities, and I am very proud of the Dublin Area officers for their strong commitment to public safety. Their dedication to patrol the gateway to the bay and keep our roads safe for everyone in the community is remarkable,” Capt. Gerardo Serrato, commander of the CHP’s Dublin office, said in a statement.
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