Crime & Safety

Boston Man Busted With More Than 40 Pounds of Pot in His Trunk

He told police that he is a medical marijuana caregiver.

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A Boston man has been charged with aggravated trafficking of drugs and unlawful possession after Auburn, ME, Police found more than 40 pounds of marijuana in his trunk.

Oleg Spektorov, 29, allegedly told Auburn Police that he is a medical marijuana caregiver. Police pulled over the Boston man’s car because of a taillight problem, reported 7News.

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When they approached the vehicle, police said there was an “overwhelming odor” of marijuana, reported NECN.

Police arrested the Boston man and confiscated the 41.6 pounds of pot as well as hashish oil and items to make hashish oil.

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