Meth, gun found in stolen U-Haul at Nashville airport

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A convicted felon is back behind bars after a license plate reader flagged a stolen U-Haul arriving at Nashville International Airport over the weekend, officials said.

According to an arrest report, the LPR went off as the U-Haul moved through arrivals on Terminal Drive on Sunday, Sept. 27.

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After confirming that the tag came back as stolen, an officer pulled the U-Haul over and took the driver—identified as 50-year-old John King—into custody.

During a search of the U-Haul, authorities said they found approximately 10 grams of methamphetamine in the driver’s seat and a handgun, which was attached to a magnetic mount…

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