Deputies in Richmond allegedly find $60,000 worth of marijuana hidden in truck bed

Wednesday, March 14, 2018
RICHMOND, Texas (KTRK) -- A narcotics task force says it seized more than $60,000 worth of marijuana Wednesday after a traffic stop on Highway 59 in Richmond.

The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office said a deputy and his K-9 partner allegedly found the drugs inside a number of compartments built into a truck bed.
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In all, Deputy Tondera and Kaja discovered 71 pounds of marijuana.

One suspect was taken into custody and faces charges of felony possession of marijuana and unlawful use of a criminal instrument.
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The suspect's name was not released by deputies.

"The Narcotics Task Force members do a remarkable job interdicting, then arresting people who are in the illicit drug business," said Sheriff Troy Nehls.

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