Truck Driver Arrested for Marijuana Trafficking in Alabama

Roadside inspection uncovers 185 pounds of pot, no valid CDL

Apr. 3, 2026 at 3:23pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a stack of cash or a bundle of US dollar bills, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the financial aspects of a drug trafficking crime.A roadside inspection uncovers the financial realities behind a major interstate drug trafficking operation.Oregon City Today

An Alabama state trooper arrested a 57-year-old truck driver from Oregon after a routine commercial vehicle inspection on Interstate 20 uncovered 23 boxes containing approximately 185 pounds of marijuana. The driver, Dajun Sun, also presented an invalid commercial driver's license and was found to be in the U.S. illegally.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing challenge of drug trafficking via commercial vehicles, as well as the importance of thorough roadside inspections in catching such illegal activity. It also raises concerns about the potential public safety risks posed by unlicensed and undocumented commercial drivers operating large trucks on major highways.

The details

During the March 31st inspection near mile marker 143 in St. Clair County, the trooper discovered the large marijuana stash hidden in Sun's truck. Sun was arrested and charged with drug trafficking and operating a commercial motor vehicle without a valid CDL. He was booked into the St. Clair County Jail with a $1.5 million bond.

  • The incident occurred on March 31, 2026 during a routine commercial vehicle inspection on I-20 in St. Clair County, Alabama.

The players

Dajun Sun

A 57-year-old truck driver from Oregon City, Oregon who was arrested for drug trafficking and operating a CMV without a valid CDL.

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)

The state law enforcement agency that conducted the commercial vehicle inspection and made the arrest.

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What’s next

The incident remains under investigation by ALEA authorities.

The takeaway

This case underscores the need for continued vigilance and thorough inspections of commercial vehicles to combat the ongoing problem of drug trafficking through interstate trucking operations, as well as the risks posed by unlicensed and undocumented commercial drivers.