Watch CBS News

26 Pounds Of Marijuana Found During Delaware Traffic Stop

MIDDLETOWN, Del. (AP) — Delaware state police say troopers seized 26 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop in Middletown.

Police say the drugs were discovered Friday afternoon after troopers pulled over Marquis L. Maddox, of Philadelphia, for speeding on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.

Authorities say the marijuana was found in a large box in a trunk of the car as the vehicle was set to be towed. Police say they'd requested a tow truck after determining Maddox was driving on a suspended license.

Maddox was charged with drug possession, speeding and other offenses and was being held on cash bond. No phone number could immediately be found for him.

Another Philadelphia man, 30-year-old Torrance R. Lomax, was also arrested on drug possession charges. No telephone listing could be located for him either.

(© Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.