K-9 Bella is shown with the confiscated marijuana. Photo is courtesy of ALEA.
HAMILTON —During a traffic stop on I-22 on Monday, July 21, in Marion County, ALEA Sr. Trooper Seahorn and K-9 Bella made a significant drug bust.
After K-9 Bella gave a positive indication to the odor of illegal narcotics, a search of the vehicle revealed five bags of THC gummies and four duffle bags stuffed with marijuana — totaling approximately 150 lbs. of marijuana and 30 lbs. of THC edibles.
The driver was transported to the Marion County Jail and was charged with drug trafficking, along with traffic citations for improper lane usage, invalid insurance and obstructed windshield.
ALEA thanked the State Bureau of Investigation division in a press release for assisting.
“This is another great example of how our Highway Patrol K-9 teams are working hard every day to keep Alabama safe,” the press release read.
The incident occurred near the 3-mile marker on Interstate 22.
ALEA did not release the name of the person arrested in the press release. However, Marion County Sheriff’s Office booking records show that 35-year-old male Joseph Housley was arrested and booked on trafficking charges on July 21.
*When a defendant is charged with a crime, the charge is merely an accusation until or unless proven guilty in a court of law.
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