State troopers patrolling the Thomas Edison Service Area in Woodbridge shortly after 1 p.m., arrested two men allegedly in possession of 50 pounds of marijuana.
While on patrol, a trooper observed Thang Van, 25, of Washington, D.C., litter from the passenger seat of a parked Lexus sedan. When the trooper approached, he smelled the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle, which led to the discovery of a small amount in the center console of the car. As a result, troopers arrested Thang Van and driver, Tam Le, 29, of Lexington, V.A.
Further investigation led to the discovery of a duffle bag inside the car that contained approximately 50 pounds of marijuana in vacuumed-sealed bags.
Van and Le were charged with possession of marijuana, distribution of marijuana, and conspiracy to distribute.
They were lodged at the Middlesex County Jail in lieu of $300,000 full bail.