LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A traffic stop in Central Arkansas on Thursday led to the confiscation of over 300 pounds of illegal marijuana.

Officials with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) stated that 49-year-old Micah Jason Hogue, of Reno, Nevada, was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.

At around 12:45 pm on Thursday, ASP troopers stopped Houge on Interstate 40 for a traffic violation.

Officials said Troopers discovered 258 pounds of illegal marijuana and 60 pounds of THC products.

Houge was then transported to the Lonoke County Detention Center.

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