Emery County traffic stop leads to seizure of 1,187 pounds marijuana plants, concentrate

Photo from Emery County Sheriff's Office

GREEN RIVER, Utah, APRIL 11, 2025 (Gephardt Daily) — – A traffic stop in Green River Thursday morning resulted in a large seizure of marijuana plant material and marijuana concentrate.

Deputy Egan Smith, Emery County Sheriff‘s Office, “stopped a truck in Green River for an expired registration,” the agency’s news release says.

“His partner, K-9 Deputy Dak, indicated on the enclosed trailer being pulled by the truck, which warranted a search. Between the truck and trailer, a total of 1,187 pounds of controlled substance was seized,” the release says.

“Great work by our ECSO K-9 Team!”

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