Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested three people after locating 110 pounds of suspected methamphetamine and 85 pounds of suspected marijuana in traffic stops this week on Interstate 80.
At approximately 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, a trooper performed a traffic stop on a Kia Forte as it was traveling eastbound on I-80 near North Platte. During the traffic stop, the trooper detected the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle.
A search of the vehicle revealed several large packages of suspected methamphetamine inside suitcases in the trunk of the vehicle. The total weight of the methamphetamine was 110 pounds. Troopers also located a small amount of marijuana, suspected drug money, and four counterfeit $100 bills.
The driver, Yafet Kidane Berhe, 27, and passenger Douglas Cameron, 33, both of Toronto, Canada, were arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession with intent to deliver, possession of money for a controlled substance, and possession of marijuana – less than one ounce. Both men were lodged in Lincoln County Jail.
Thursday, at approximately 11:30 a.m., a trooper performed a traffic stop on a Volkswagen Jetta at it was traveling eastbound on I-80 near Overton. During the traffic stop, the trooper detected the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle.
Troopers searched the vehicle and located 85 pounds of suspected marijuana concealed in trash bags in the trunk. Troopers also located a handgun.
The driver, Matthew Maly, 31, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, was arrested for possession of marijuana – more than one pound, possession with intent to deliver, possession of a firearm during a drug violation, no driver’s license, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was lodged in Dawson County Jail.