Five Pounds Of Methamphetamine Seized After Traffic Stop Near Pocatello

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Idaho State Police

District 5 5255 S. 5th Avenue, Suite 2

Pocatello, Idaho 83204

(208) 239-9800 FAX: (208) 239-9885

For Immediate Release: 03/29/2018 10:55 p.m.

Please direct questions to the District Office

On Thursday, March 29, 2018, at approximately 5:03 p.m., Idaho State Police conducted a traffic stop on a 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero traveling northbound on I15 near mile marker 73, north of Pocatello, after observing traffic violations.

The driver was identified as Joseph Willoughby, 54, of Billings, MT and the passenger was identified as John R. Veum, 54, also of Billings, MT.

During the traffic stop, the trooper became aware criminal activity was taking place. A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted revealing five pounds of methamphetamine. Both Willoughby and Veum were arrested and booked into Bannock County Jail.

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Posted in District 5 - Southeastern Idaho