Douglas County deputies seized 462 pounds of marijuana and hundreds of vials of hash oil from a California woman on Wednesday — their largest bust in recent years.
The marijuana appears to be high grade, officials said. They estimated the value of the marijuana at more than $2 million. The hash oil has an estimated street value of $21,000.
Douglas County Chief Deputy Sheriff Tom Wheeler called it a “top 10 bust” for the agency.The 31-year-old woman was driving a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe that was pulling a U-Haul trailer. She was heading east on Interstate 80 near 108th Street about 1:10 p.m. Wednesday when deputies pulled her over for a traffic violation.
The deputy was suspicious and had his K-9, Fletch, walk around the vehicle.
Officers searched the vehicle and trailer and found dozens of sealed plastic bags that contained the marijuana. They also found a duffel bag that had vials of hash oil in it.
