Over 1,000 pounds of marijuana seized in drug bust near Meridian

Officers with the Mississippi Commercial Transportation Enforcement Division made a major marijuana bust on I-20 near Meridian.

Officers seized 1,050 pounds of marijuana last week inside the trailer of an 18-wheeler.

The driver of the truck, Zhitoa Wang, is now charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute.

The investigation into this case is now ongoing.