New Jersey Police Seize 100 Pounds of Marijuana
A report published on the website NJ.COM, describes how authorities in Vineland seized nearly 100 pounds of marijuana believed to be headed to Cumberland County via a tractor trailer.
State police began an investigation which ultimately resulted in the arrest of the driver of the tractor trailer, 35 year old Davenport, Fla. Resident Frank Capriotti. Information gathered during the investigation indicated that a large shipment of marijuana was to be delivered to the New Jersey area, according to state police Sgt. Gary Catts.
The tractor trailer, which was parked at Butch’s Gun World in Vineland, contained nearly 89 pounds of marijuana, with an estimated street value of $89,000. Authorities also seized $1,780 in cash.
Capriotti has been charged with conspiracy to distribute a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of more than 50 grams of marijuana. He is being held in Cumberland County jail on $260,000 bail.
Marijuana possession for sale in New Jersey is a very serious offense. If you’re arrested and convicted of selling more than one ounce of marijuana, you can be charged all the way up to a First degree felony. On top of having to serve time, convicted marijuana felons get put through the wringer in other ways. Convicted felons may lose the right to bear arms, the right to apply for certain government jobs, the right to serve in the Army, Navy, Marines, or Air Force, and the right to sit on a jury. On top of that, convicted offenders may be forced to pay enormous fines and may have a very difficult time finding employment or securing loans or credit.
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