CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) — A routine traffic stop in Charleston led to a major drug bust Tuesday night when West Virginia State Police arrested a man after discovering 21 pounds of marijuana and $1,400 in cash in his vehicle.
The stop occurred on March 18, shortly before 9 p.m., when troopers noticed the vehicle driven by Kuloni Brown, 45, of Charleston, was driving left of center. Upon pulling the vehicle over, troopers detected the odor of marijuana coming from inside.
A subsequent search of the vehicle confirmed their suspicions, revealing the large quantity of marijuana and cash.
Brown now faces several charges including:
Driving revoked for DUI
Driving under the influence
Possession with intent to deliver
Driving left of center
Brown was taken into custody, and the case remains under investigation. Authorities have not released further details at this time. Keep following the WSAZ app for updates.