Deputies make drug trafficking arrest in Love County

LOVE COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - A driver was arrested late Wednesday night on drug trafficking charges after Love County Sheriff’s deputies discovered black market marijuana during a routine traffic stop.

During the vehicle search, authorities seized approximately 34 pounds of marijuana and nearly $5,000 in cash suspected to be drug proceeds. Investigators believe the driver was transporting the marijuana to Texas, his home state, for distribution.

The driver was taken into custody and booked into the Love County Jail, where he faces drug trafficking charges.

No additional details about the suspect have been released at this time.