A CHP K-9 seized 50 pounds of illicit mushrooms worth $80,000 during a traffic stop on I-5 in Fresno County, leading to the arrest of Phillip Yoon, 35, of Hayward. (CHP)
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A California Highway Patrol K-9 officer seized approximately 50 pounds of illicit mushrooms valued at $80,000 during a traffic stop on Feb.6, the CHP reported on Tuesday.
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The CHP Central Division officer stopped a 2021 Dodge pickup on I-5 at Nees Avenue.
K-9 “Shei” alerted to the presence of narcotics, leading to a search that uncovered the mushrooms.
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Phillip Yoon, 35, of Hayward, was arrested for possession and transportation of illicit mushrooms for sale.
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