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Arkansas State Police seize 507 pounds of illegal marijuana
Driver arrested on felony drug trafficking charges after traffic stop on I-40 in Crawford County
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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Arkansas State Police troopers seized 507 pounds of illegal marijuana during a traffic stop on Interstate 40 in Crawford County. The driver, Armen Grigoryan, 47, of Valley, California, was arrested and charged with felony drug trafficking.
Why it matters
This is a significant drug bust, with over 500 pounds of marijuana seized. It highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to interdict the illegal drug trade and keep dangerous substances off the streets.
The details
Around 8 a.m. on March 2, 2026, an Arkansas State Police trooper stopped a box truck traveling eastbound on Interstate 40 near the 3-mile marker in Crawford County for a traffic violation. During the search, troopers discovered 507 pounds of illegal marijuana concealed inside three wooden crates in the cargo area of the truck. The truck was traveling from California to Memphis at the time of the stop.
- The traffic stop occurred around 8 a.m. on March 2, 2026.
The players
Armen Grigoryan
A 47-year-old man from Valley, California, who was the driver of the box truck and was arrested and charged with felony drug trafficking.
Arkansas State Police
The state law enforcement agency that conducted the traffic stop and seized the 507 pounds of illegal marijuana.
What’s next
Armen Grigoryan will face felony drug trafficking charges in Crawford County.
The takeaway
This drug bust highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to interdict the illegal drug trade and keep dangerous substances off the streets. It serves as a reminder of the serious consequences for those involved in the trafficking of large quantities of illegal drugs.
