$9 million of marijuana seized in Atlanta's biggest trafficking bust
$9 million of marijuana seized in Atlanta's biggest trafficking bust
It could possibly be the biggest marijuana bust in Atlanta history, according to narcotics officers with decades of experience of fighting drugs on the streets.
More than $9 million worth of marijuana was seized Monday, according to officers.
“I think we got lucky to be honest with you, you know? But I’ll take luck sometimes any day,” said Deputy Chief Darryl Tolleson, Criminal Investigations Division, Atlanta Police Department.
Tolleson said it was a tip that led to the nearly 6,000 pounds of marijuana. That call came in around 5 p.m. Monday to report a shipment of drugs moving through the city.
Thursday, those 208 bales, wrapped in plastic and coated with Chlorine to try to evade K-9 detection, were locked up at an undisclosed evidence room.
“Of course we know that that helps, they’re trying to throw the dogs off should some dogs come around that particular truck. You guys smelled it, it’s a pretty intense smell back there,” said Tolleson.
.@Atlanta_Police announces seizure of $9 million worth of marijuana. @FOX5Atlanta pic.twitter.com/MAK4IJtKMx
— Claire Simms (@Claire_FOX5) January 19, 2017
The Georgia State Patrol worked with Atlanta police to pull over Jose Ibarra, 29, of Houston, as he drove a box truck north on Interstate 75. Once stopped, officers opened the back door to reveal the cargo area full of marijuana.
Ibarra has since been charged with trafficking marijuana.
Police said while large, the bust only makes a small dent in the market. Officers said they will remain vigilant, especially for the side effects the underground marijuana market can have on the communities.
“I see it every day. Most of our shootings are tied to gangs or drugs and many times it’s marijuana, it’s not some of the more dangerous stuff. So, it’s no doubt about it that crime is associated with all types of drugs, including marijuana,” said Deputy Chief Tolleson.
Ibarra remained in the Fulton County Jail Thursday evening without bond. He is scheduled to appear in court at the end of the month.
.@Atlanta_Police seize over 5,000 pounds of marijuana. Details coming up on @FOX5Atlanta at noon. pic.twitter.com/N2j0DZNzko
— Claire Simms (@Claire_FOX5) January 19, 2017
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biggest bust ever? no way! tons tons tons tons of them them getting across the nation daily!
Meth
Oh oh…someone’s getting a pink slip. 🇺🇸
And it made absolutely no difference.
The police chief is doing cocaine …
Dear god focus on the real ish that’s killing people not this stuff.
Couldn’t that many people know about it
SOME NASTY WEED I BET LMAO. EAST COAST HAVE SOME NASTY ASS WEED L0L
I wonder who did the truck driver tell that snitched on him.
SNITCHES!!!!!……. NEED……Y’ALL KNO THA REST!!!!
But where did it come from ?
9 million of reg was tipped off to cops and 100 million of high grade was in.
Legalize marijuana nationwide! Tax it, regulate it, grow it locally and put the profits back into the community. Most people dont smoke weed anyways, but those who do shouldn’t be giving their money to criminals or thugs or cartels. Nobody needs to die over a stupid plant… I havent smoked weed for 10 years, but I do believe it should be legalized.
Bi££ the Wa££ with fresh Bundle’$
of Carte£ 💰💰 💰 Money seized at the Broken Border’$$$$$$$$$$
The cops want jobs to bust there on kids for pot. Build jails. Make people die over a plant. Hell Places near Atlanta still have Prohibition on alcoholic in near by countys. Called dry countys. All through the south. A lot to do with Baptist and churchs. This will go back on the streets. Some millionaire will pay off the cops. Put it back on the streets. Why don’t they show us its buring in a furnace. Put it online. Have the public oversee the burn.
Straight from Mexico. Along with some fentanyl. Ya don’t need a wall.
😂😂😂laws just dont know 25 million past rite threw them with no problem wile they was all happy with they 9 mil..😂😂..from H-town to New York allllllllll the wayyyyyyyy..
Build the wall, we can grow our own here.
Cartel gave that weed but got 4 tons of coke that week in ATL
Man I would be super happy getting on a bus and getting half an ounce in a legal state, and go camping……….why why why would you do such a stupid thing…
Who snitched
No honor amongst thieves
That’s wayyy less than 9 million worth
He was a mule. Trucks are passing with almost a billion dollars, so someone calls and says i think I smell weed on this License plate was 007 weed. They catch one, and the other drugs-pass by with flying colors 😂😂😂😂
That is a lot of schwag ditch weed.
Fuggin snitches
Its the demand don’t act stupid
Boy stop
6,000 pounds of weed is not worth 9 million 😂🤣
“I’ll take luck sometimes…..any day “ 🤦🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️
Burning Medical Marijuana
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaINZw01jk8
The streets are safe now everyone
I wish I could have found him first me. My friend M-16 and my girl friend Ak-47.9 million the risk is worth it
Legalize and take the profits away from the Cartels
If it’s such a big problem just Legalize It
Its nothing we can grow some more😂
Whoever tipped them off deserves to die. This ain’t heroin faggaot snitch bitch!
Competition be snitching 🤫
yeah thye us doesn’t need a border wall
If you make it legal to grow your own and trade it you wont have crime.. this guy is a wako.
While they were focusing on one truck another three uHaul trucks already passed through.
Got my bong smokey!!!
While smoking weed. Legally
Kinda looks like the lawyer from better call Saul
That snitch bitch must be really proud of himself. Got all that marijuana off the street.
Maybe crimes wouldn’t be tied to marijuana if marijuana wasnt a crime
CIA and Cartel money
Best believe me that you see right now is back on the streets crooked police officers say what you want but I bet you was back on the streets
This is Billy.Thank goodness you guys paid attention.Praises for good work
I think we got lucky, he corrupt af