Massive Pot Bust in Berks County

Almost 100 lbs. of pot recovered

A marijuana mother load was uncovered during a drug stop in Berks County.

State and local police confiscated almost 100 lbs. of the illegal drug during a traffic stop involving two men along Route 222 in Muhlenberg Twp. Tuesday, police said.

J. Jesus Ramirez Duran, 35, and 29-year-old Fornando Mora-Adame were arrested for suspected trafficking.

Authorities believe the pot was on its way to Reading, Pa. from Mexico. They expect to make more arrests in the coming days.

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