State Police Seize 300 Pounds of Cannabis During Malta Traffic Stop
A routine traffic stop on the Northway led to the discovery of hundreds of pounds of cannabis and a felony arrest.
A routine traffic stop on Interstate 87 turned into a major drug seizure when New York State Police discovered approximately 300 pounds of cannabis inside a vehicle driven by a Schenectady man. The arrest highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces as New York continues to navigate its evolving cannabis laws.
New York State Police say a Schenectady resident was arrested after troopers discovered roughly 300 pounds of cannabis during a traffic stop on Interstate 87 in Malta. The seizure occurred on June 17 and resulted in felony charges against the driver.
How the Traffic Stop Unfolded
According to State Police, members of the Troop G Community Stabilization Unit were working alongside the United States Border Patrol when they stopped a vehicle on the Northway for a vehicle and traffic law violation at approximately 10:53 a.m. on June 17…