Police seize 300 edible marijuana products
LAWRENCE >> Police concluded a six-month investigation Wednesday when they arrested a township man and confiscated more than 300 edible marijuana products.
Michael Lester, 26, was arrested after he allegedly received a 22-pound package in the mail that contained more than 300 edible marijuana products valued at approximately $9,000.
Officials say further investigation uncovered additional edible marijuana products, marijuana extracts, hashish and oils that belonged to Lester.
During the investigation, detectives also found drug packaging materials, scales, packing machines
and a money counter.
Police also seized more than $50,000 in cash and two vehicles, as suspected proceeds from drug sales.
Lester is charged with several drug possession and distribution offenses. He was released from police custody on $75,000 bail.
The operation was conducted
Officials say further investigation uncovered additional edible marijuana products, marijuana extracts, hashish and oils that belonged to Lester.
by members of Lawrence Police, the Mercer County Narcotics Task Force, the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office, the county Sheriff’s Office, and Hamilton and Trenton Police Departments.