Routine traffic stop turns into drug bust in N. Braddock

North Braddock Marijuana bust
North Braddock Marijuana bust Photo credit Mon Valley Police Department

A routine stop for a traffic violation turned into a big drug bust Wednesday.

The Mon Valley Police Department observed a driver committing a violation at Hawkins and 4th avenues in North Braddock and during the course of the investigation they discovered 5 pounds of suspected marijuana.

It was seized and charges against the driver are pending.

The suspect is a 37-year-old man from Braddock.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Mon Valley Police Department