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SHERIFF: Over 90 pounds of marijuana seized in Marshall

Deputies say probable cause was determined to search the vehicle, where they found 93 pounds of marijuana, 10 grams of cocaine, and a Lortab pill.

MARSHALL, Texas — A Lousiana man has been arrested in Marshall after deputies say they seized nearly 100 pounds of marijuana from his car.

According to the Harrison County Sheriff's Office, deputies conducted a traffic stop Monday on HWY 59 in Marshall. Deputies say probable cause was determined to search the vehicle, where they found 93 pounds of marijuana, 10 grams of cocaine, and a Lortab pill. 

Credit: Harrison County Sheriff's Office

The driver, Eric Duong, of Louisiana, was arrested and jailed for possession of marijuana between 50 and 2000 pounds, possession of a controlled substance between 4 and 200 grams, and possession of a controlled substance less than 28 grams.

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