Large Pot Bust In Iredell County

On Tuesday, Deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Interstate Criminal Enforcement (ICE) Team conducted a traffic stop on a 2021 Ford Expedition on Interstate 77 Southbound at the 61 Mile Marker for a traffic violation.

After stopping the vehicle deputies spoke with the driver, 34-year old Hillel Miller, and passenger, Hasaanul Haq, age 29. Both men list Brooklyn, New York addresses.

Canine “Connie” was called to the scene to assist with the traffic stop. Canine “Connie” gave a positive alert to the presence of illegal narcotics inside the vehicle.

Deputies searched the vehicle and located 145 pounds of Marijuana in several individually vacuumed sealed bags in a case in the the rear cargo area of the vehicle. The marijuana seized has an estimated value of more than $650,000.

Miller and Haq were arrested on scene, and transported to the Iredell County Detention Center where each suspect was charged with: Felony Trafficking Marijuana by Transport, Felony Trafficking Marijuana by Possession, and Felony Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver Marijuana.

The suspects are being held in the Iredell County Detention Center with $200,000 bonds each.

Photos: Iredell County Sheriff’s Office