Big weed busts, alive and well

Looks like police fears that marijuana decriminalization would lead to fewer major weed dealer busts are, well, a bust.  According to the Telegram,

Sgt. Early said as the officers approached the car, they detected the strong odor of marijuana. They ordered the men out and searched the car. They allegedly found nine 1-pound bags of marijuana in the trunk. They arrested the men and went back to the business, secured it, and Officer Kellen Smith got a warrant to search it.

They also searched a green Mercury Villager van parked by the back door and allegedly found 10 1-pound bags of marijuana in the rear of the van.

Total haul: 19 pounds, $16,722 and a handgun.

Question 2 Resolution to be held

Councilor Rick Rushton has just told Daily Worcesteria that he is planning on holding tonight’s proposed resolution against Question 2 (the marijuana decriminalization item appearing on the ballot this fall) under privilege.  Rushton says that between the number of emails and calls he and the city council office have gotten complaining about lack of notice, he thinks it is only fair to hold off for a week.

Rushton also says he is planning on adding Question 1, the income tax repeal, to the agenda for the next meeting.