FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 2, 2025
TIFTON, Ga. – Tifton Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 75 South-bound July 1, 2025 that resulted in the seizure of approximately 20 pounds of Marijuana and an illegally possessed firearm.
Tuesday’s traffic stop prompted a brief road side investigation where evidence was found that alleges the driver was involved in the trafficking of illegal narcotics.
Officer Jacob Stubbs’ vigilance and proactivity resulted in the seizure of approximately 20 pounds of Marijuana (in accordance with O.C.G.A. 16-11-31), as well as seizure of an illegally possessed firearm (in accordance with O.C.G.A. 16-11-106). Tifton PD’s Narcotics Detection K-9, Niko, was able to aid in the investigation by alerting to the illegal narcotics in the vehicle.
The Tifton Police Department provides, with cooperation of the public, effective and efficient protection of life, individual liberty and property of all people within the City of Tifton. To anonymously report crimes to the Tifton Police Department, contact the tip411 alert system by texting keyword TIFTONPD (space) to 847411, or by downloading the Tifton PD app.
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