CHP K-9 "Shei" seized 100 pounds of marijuana and $160K in cash during a traffic stop in Merced County, leading to the arrest of Mei Xiancong, 38, of Los Angeles, for possession and transportation of marijuana for sale. (CHP)
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A California Highway Patrol K-9 officer seized 100 pounds of processed marijuana and $160,000 in cash during a traffic stop on Saturday on I-5 near Santa Nella Road, the CHP said in a statement.
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The driver, Mei Xiancong, 38, of Los Angeles, was arrested after K-9 Shei alerted to narcotics during the stop.
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The subsequent search uncovered the drugs and cash.
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Xiancong faces charges of possession and transportation of marijuana for sale, authorities said.
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