Man Accused of Hauling 700 Pounds of Pot
From Staff and Wire Reports
A California man was arrested Friday after Kentucky authorities found 700 pounds of marijuana hidden in a load of onions in a tractor-trailer, state officials said.
The driver, Joel Villarreal, 28, of Gardena was charged with trafficking in marijuana and was being held in the Hardin County jail.
Kentucky officials said the marijuana was discovered during a safety inspection at the Hardin County weigh station.
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