West Fargo police seize nearly 300 pounds of marijuana

Police say they seized a record amount of marijuana during a traffic stop in West Fargo.

Authorities say nearly 300 pounds of marijuana was seized after officers pulled over a vehicle on Interstate 94. A 34-year-old Askov, Minn., woman was arrested.

KFGO reports officials say the marijuana has a street value of more than $1 million. The Minnesota woman is being held in the Cass County jail in Fargo.

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