ELOY, Ariz. (KVOA) - Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb reminded the public Tuesday that it is illegal to possess more than 1 ounce of marijuana despite the passing of Prop 207 after deputies arrested a man with more than 400 pounds of marijuana near Eloy on Monday. According to Pinal County Sheriff s Office, 21 bundles of marijuana were seized after a vehicle was pulled over for a speeding violation near South Montezuma Road and West Cabra Way on Monday. The drugs, which were located inside the car, weighed 451.5 pounds. Officials say the driver, who was identified as Jesus Carmelo Juarez, was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana for sale, and transportation of marijuana.
PCSO: It is still illegal for people to drive around with hundreds of pounds of pot in their car
By Kenneth Wong
PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. -
Proposition 207 may have been approved by voters during the November election, but officials with the Pinal County Sheriff s Office say there s still a limit as to the amount of marijuana one can have at any time.
According to a post made by officials with PCSO on their Facebook page on Jan.5, deputies arrested Jesus Carmelo Juarez on Jan. 4 for alleged speeding, which led to the discovery of 21 bundles of marijuana that weighed a total of 451.5 lbs.
Driver busted in Pinal County with 450+ lbs. of pot Prop 207 may have passed, but it s still illegal to drive around with 450 pounds of marijuana in your car. (Source: Pima County Sheriff s Office) By Shelby Trahan | January 6, 2021 at 11:42 AM MST - Updated January 6 at 11:42 AM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - In the November 2020 election, Arizona residents voted to approve Prop. 207 that allows adults to possess up to one ounce of marijuana. However, there are limitations.
The Pinal County Sheriffâs Office (PCSO) said in a Facebook post that one manâs marijuana possession was âa smidge over the legal limit.â
Prop 207 may have passed, but it s still illegal to drive around with 450 pounds of marijuana in your car. PCSO.Posted by Pinal County Sheriff s Office on Tuesday, January 5, 2021