Christopher P. McGinley, 31, of Old Bridge was allegedly bringing the pot from California to New Jersey when he was stopped in Wyoming
A 31-year-old Old Bridge man was arrested on drug charged in Wyoming last week. A New Jersey man was found with 72 pounds of marijuana following a traffic stop in Wyoming last week, according to a report.
Christopher P. McGinley, 31, of Old Bridge was allegedly bringing the pot from California to New Jersey when the Wyoming Highway Patrol pulled him over on Interstate 80, KOATV.com reported.
McGinley was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession with intent to deliver after being arrested in Rock Springs.
Authorities estimated the marijuana has a street value of $300,000.
McGinley was brought to the Sweetwater County Detention Center after being taken into custody, KGWN.TV said. As of 8 a.m. Thursday, he is no longer listed as an inmate, according to online jail records.
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