Nebraska State Patrol Gets Another Big Marijuana Bust

Nebraska State Patrol Gets Another Big Marijuana Bust

April 20, 2018Updated: June 18, 2019
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska
Nebraska State Patrol get their second big marijuana bust this week.
At approximately 1:50 P.M. Thursday afternoon, a state trooper pulled over a 2017 Dodge Caravan near Beaver Crossing. Upon approaching the vehicle, the trooper reported smelling marijuana.
After a search of the vehicle troopers discovered duffel bags containing over 182lbs of marijuana, roughly valued at $546,000.
Both the driver, Lori Potter, 54 of Lebec, California and the passenger Rachel Winstead, 22, of Edmonds Washington, were arrested for possession with intent to deliver and no Drug Tax stamp. Both were taken to Seward County Jail.

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