Louisiana deputies find 'special prize' stashed inside cereal boxes

Sunday, August 6, 2017
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, Louisiana (WTVD) -- Deputies in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, were shocked when they pulled a man over for speeding and found much more.

On Tuesday, deputies with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office said they pulled a man over for driving about 90mph on Interstate 12 and discovered that he was driving with an expired license.

After a quick search of his vehicle, authorities located two pounds of marijuana hidden inside of Cap'n Crunch and Honey Nut Cheerios boxes.

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Donald Roots-Scott Jr, 23, was arrested and faces charges of speeding, driving with an invalid license, and possession of marijuana with intent to sell and distribute.

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