Iredell County Deputies Seize 36 Pounds Of Marijuana During Traffic Stop, 2 Men Arrested

IREDELL CO., N.C. — Iredell County deputies arrested two men on Wednesday during a traffic stop, after finding over 36 pounds of marijuana and 9 pounds of THC edibles inside their car.

Both Christopher Mclenahan, 35, and Nicholas Brice, 35, from New York, have been charged with felony trafficking marijuana by possession, felony trafficking marijuana by transportation, and felony possession with intent to sell or deliver marijuana, according to police.

Deputies say on June 2nd, they stopped a Massachusetts registered 2021 Volkswagen Passat for a traffic violation in Iredell County at Mile Marker 54 on the southbound portion of Interstate 77.

Deputies say after speaking with occupants of the car, Mclenahan and Brice, they noticed inconsistencies in the information being provided to them and brought canine Abby to come check out the scene.

After being deployed, police say Abby quickly picked up on the scent of narcotics in the car and gave notice.

Police say while searching the Volkswagen they found 16,374 grams of hydroponic marijuana and 4,218 grams of THC edibles inside.

Deputies say both Mclenahan and Brice are in custody of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office under a $200,000 secure bond each.