California man arrested with over $500,000 worth of drugs

More than 150 pounds of marijuana was found during a traffic stop by the Nebraska State Patrol on Friday.Troopers said said they arrested a California man and seized 155 pounds of marijuana and 439 THC vape cartridges near Lexington just after 5 p.m.Officials said they saw a vehicle traveling east at 98 miles per hour on Interstate 80 near Lexington at mile marker 237. The trooper stopped the car, became suspicious and searched the vehicle.Officials said the drugs have an estimated street value of more than $500,000.The driver, Michael Banks, 27, San Bernardino, was arrested for possession of marijuana – more than one pound -- possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver and no drug tax stamp.Banks was taken to Dawson County Jail.

More than 150 pounds of marijuana was found during a traffic stop by the Nebraska State Patrol on Friday.

Troopers said said they arrested a California man and seized 155 pounds of marijuana and 439 THC vape cartridges near Lexington just after 5 p.m.


Officials said they saw a vehicle traveling east at 98 miles per hour on Interstate 80 near Lexington at mile marker 237.

The trooper stopped the car, became suspicious and searched the vehicle.

Officials said the drugs have an estimated street value of more than $500,000.

The driver, Michael Banks, 27, San Bernardino, was arrested for possession of marijuana – more than one pound -- possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver and no drug tax stamp.

Banks was taken to Dawson County Jail.