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A New Hampshire police department has issued a public service announcement after a man was arrested with marijuana in his car.Hampstead police said in a press release on Monday, "as a public service announcement - it is illegal to possess recreational marijuana in New Hampshire, even if you only 'smoke it in Massachusetts.'" WMUR-TV reports the announcement came after the arrest of 27-year-old Selket Taylor who was pulled over for using his cellphone while driving. Police say they arrested Taylor after they saw he had a bag of marijuana in a cup holder. Taylor has been charged with possession of a controlled drug, transporting a controlled drug in a motor vehicle and use of an electronic mobile device.