Arkansas Troopers Seize 190 Pounds of Pot During Traffic Stop

Arkansas State Police Troopers seized approximately 190 pounds of suspected marijuana during a traffic stop on Interstate 40 in Monroe County on Monday morning, June 22.

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According to the Arkansas State Police, the stop occurred around 6 AM Monday, on June 22, near the 217-mile marker on I-40. Troopers pulled over a black Chevrolet Silverado for a traffic violation.

What A Haul!

During a search of the vehicle, Troopers discovered 190 one-pound bags of marijuana in the bed of the truck.

190 Pounds of Illegal Marijuana in one traffic stop - Arkansas State Police ASP

The driver, a 17-year-old from Oklahoma City, was arrested at the scene and taken to the Brinkley Police Department. The juvenile was later transported by Brinkley police officers to the Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center.

No Name Mentioned

The young man is considered a juvenile, so his name has not been released. But 190 pounds of pot separated into 1-pound vacuum-packed bags sounds like an attempt to distribute. This young man is in a lot of trouble.

• Who: Arkansas State Police
• What: 190 Pounds of Marijuana
• When: Monday, June 22, 2026
• Where: I-40 Traffic Stop 

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The investigation remains ongoing.

As with all criminal cases, the suspect mentioned in this article is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.