Lawton police seize 150 pounds of pot

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Published: August 16, 2008

LAWTON, Okla. - Police in Lawton have seized nearly 150 pounds of marijuana after a raid on suspected drug dealers.

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The pot was uncovered Friday after a search of two vehicles and an east Lawton home.

The bust started when the police department's special operations team made a traffic stop and found about 15 pounds of marijuana. About 75 pounds was found in a second vehicle.

Police Lt. Todd Palmer says after interviewing the suspects, they conducted a search on a home on the city's east side where they found more marijuana, cash and weapons.

In all, police seized 149 pounds of marijuana valued at $288,000, $37,000 in cash, three vehicles, a firearm, two flat-screen televisions and a large digital scale.


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Ah, yes: another great victory in America's war with a plant. Home of the brave, indeed...(*rolls eyes*).
Jason, Edmond - Aug 16, 2008 12:30 PM
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Police seized two flat screen TV's? The tube at the station must have been too small to watch the Olympics.
Kevin, Shawnee - Aug 16, 2008 10:56 AM
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