Oklahoma man arrested in Magee for drug trafficking

MAGEE, Miss. (WLBT) – An Oklahoma man was arrested in Mississippi after officers found six pounds of marijuana, 10 bottles of THC-infused canna syrup and 83 THC vape cartridges in his vehicle.

According to Magee police, officers conducted a traffic stop on Highway 49 South at Siloam Road on a vehicle without license plate lights at 8:50 p.m. Saturday.

As officers approached the vehicle, they smelled a strong odor of marijuana.

The driver, Gavin Michah Bowen, also had a suspended license and no proof of insurance.

He was arrested and taken to Magee police, where he recorded and processed the crime.

He is charged with trafficking in controlled substances, driving with a revoked license, improper equipment and not having proof of insurance.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Additionally, it is important to note that marijuana remains illegal in Mississippi unless there are specific medical regulations. The use of marijuana for medical purposes is strictly regulated and should not be confused with the illegal possession or sale of marijuana and related products.

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