Evesham Police investigation of suspicious package yields 12.5 pounds of marijuana

On Jan. 13, Evesham Investigators followed up information of large amounts of marijuana possibly being shipped through the Postal Connections Store, 795 East Route 70. During this investigation detectives detained a male along with his vehicle and a package he had just picked-up.

On Jan. 15 investigators obtained search warrants for the suspect’s vehicle and package. During the search warrant execution, investigators seized 12.5 pounds of marijuana from inside the package.

Charged:

A male age 24 of Philadelphia was charged with second degree distribution of marijuana. An arrest warrant of $25,000.00 full has been issued for the male. His whereabouts are currently unknown.