Deputies find over 500 pounds of marijuana in van near Lincoln, sheriff’s office says
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A Pennsylvania man was arrested Wednesday after Lancaster County deputies found over 500 pounds of marijuana in the back of his van.
Chief Deputy Ben Houchin said deputies pulled over a Dodge van with Maryland plates on Interstate 80 northeast of Lincoln around 10:30 a.m.
When deputies approached the vehicle, they smelled “an overwhelming amount of marijuana” coming from inside and began a search, Houchin said Friday.
Deputies found 506 pounds of marijuana and took the driver, 33-year-old Brian Schmitz of Pennsylvania, was taken into custody.
“I mean, he didn’t hide it very well,” Houchin said. “And I mean, when the deputy, I mean it was a very, very strong scent.”
Smith was arrested on suspicion of possessing marijuana with the intent to deliver.
