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Largest Marijuana Seizure in YCSO History

bing truckSedona AZ (October 28, 2013)On October 24, 2013, around 7 AM, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office K9 deputies stopped a tractor trailer rig on east Arizona Interstate 40 between Seligman and Ashfork, Arizona. The deputy had initially noticed an equipment violation involving the trailer’s splash guards and, during further observation, the YCSO officer saw the truck swerve over the fog line in the number 2 lane of travel. Due to these violations, the K9 deputy conducted a traffic stop.

The driver, Peng Law, 44, from Sunnyvale, California, and a passenger, Bing Huang, 45, from San Jose, California, became quite nervous and gave deceptive answers to routine questions. The two were unable to answer basic questions that two persons sharing a destination would commonly know. A review of the documents provided by the driver led to additional suspicions and based on the YCSO deputy’s training and experience, he began to suspect Law and Huang were transporting drug contraband. Another member of the Yavapai County K9 team, a certified commercial truck driver, had already discovered numerous discrepancies in required documentation kept by the rig drivers. At this point, a deputy asked for and received consent from both occupants to search the tractor and trailer.

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Huang

Prior to the search, the deputy deployed his fully certified K9 partner along the trailer for an exterior sniff of the rig container. The K9 immediately and aggressively alerted to an odor along the length of the trailer. After opening the trailer doors, deputies quickly detected a very strong odor of marijuana. The 53’ trailer held several stacks of cardboard packing boxes which revealed high grade marijuana packed in heavy duty vacuum sealed plastic bags.

Due to the enormous quantity of boxes, the tractor trailer load was transported to a secure location for further inspection. Each box was unloaded and examined. Although a few boxes with clothing were found, the majority of boxes contained carefully packaged marijuana. The total weight of the load was calculated at 2350 pounds with an estimated market value of $8,225,000 dollars. The marijuana was packaged and labeled in a sophisticated manner to aid in its distribution. The marijuana was believed destined for locations along the east coast.

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Law

Law and Huang were arrested and booked at the Camp Verde Detention Center on charges including Transportation of Marijuana for Sales and Possession of Marijuana for Sales. Both remain in-custody, each on a $15 million dollar bond.

The tractor and trailer were seized pending forfeiture proceedings in court. Suspect statements were not disclosed and the investigation is ongoing.

Citizens can contact the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office with information or questions at 928-771-3260.

The YCSO K9 Team – L to R – Deputy Eric Lopez, Deputy Jarrod Winfrey,        Sgt. Victor Dartt, and Deputy Randy Evers with their trusted companions

The YCSO K9 Team – L to R – Deputy Eric Lopez, Deputy Jarrod Winfrey, Sgt. Victor Dartt, and Deputy Randy Evers with their trusted companions

2 Comments

  1. Aden Kelly says:

    Aden Kelly A misuse of resources.

  2. Shevaughn Lee and Linda Hersey like this.

    Winston Smith That jail sucks
    9 hours ago via mobile · Like

    Mike Rogers Bummer!
    5 hours ago via mobile · Like

    Elisabeth Tetlow · Friends with Linda Hersey
    why bother?
    4 hours ago · Like

    Larry Smith what a waste of money, no big deal guys this time is soon over as it becomes legal. just like the trophy hunters of rino’s horn
    2 hours ago · Like

    Larry Smith NOT impressed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    2 hours ago · Like

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