5 in custody after Kan. Drug Task Force finds 23 pounds of pot

23 pounds of pot seized by I-135/I-70 Drug Task Force.

SALINA -Law enforcement authorities in Saline County are investigating suspects after a traffic stop led to drug bust at a Salina home.

Lt. Bill Cox, Interstate 135/Interstate 70 Drug Task Force Commander said 45-year-old Michele R. Logue was stopped in the 1900 block of Roach on a traffic infraction.

The officer discovered a small amount of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in the car.

Following that traffic stop, officers executed a search warrant on Saturday morning at a home in the 500 Block of Hartland Avenue and found 23 pounds of high grade processed marijuana valued at $93,000, according to the Drug Task Force

Officers seized processed marijuana along with a small amount of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

John J. Tripp, 49, Keystone Florida was arrested on requested charges of distribution of marijuana within a thousand feet of a school, no drug tax stamps, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Also arrested on drug charges were Michele Logue, 21-year-old Pedro D. Navarete, 43-year-old Aaron W. Miller, and 32-year-old Clark A. Adams.

Lt. Cox said further arrest are expected.