Oregon sheriff’s deputies found a 15.2-pound bag of pot while performing a roadside cleanup near an intersection. (Washington County Sheriff’s Office)
Washington County, Ore.
Oregon authorities came across a unique find when responding to a littering call this week.
According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, deputies found a 15.2-pound bag of marijuana while performing a roadside cleanup near an intersection in the city of Cornelius.
Deputies said they received a tip from a resident about littering in the area after debris was spotted scattered in a ditch near Long and Susbauer roads.
The sheriff’s department said that deputies collected the massive bag of pot and turned it in for destruction.
Deputies thanked the person for notifying them about the trash and urged others to continue to contact them if they spot any suspicious activity in the community.