Large Drug Bust Made After Traffic Stop on I-95

An officer pulled over Nicholas Leone, 27, of Worcester, Massachusetts, on I-95 after he was clocked at 90 MPH in a 65 MPH zone

New Hampshire State Police say they seized more than $30,000 in cash and $21,000 in marijuana from a man who was pulled over for speeding in North Hampton Tuesday. 

An officer pulled over Nicholas Leone, 27, of Worcester, Massachusetts, on I-95 after he was clocked at 90 MPH in a 65 MPH zone. 

Leone allegedly smelled of marijuana and turned over some marijuana to the officer, who placed Leone into custody. 

A tow truck was called and the officer observed more marijuana in a duffel bag in the trunk. An arrest warrant was obtained and officers found seven pounds of marijuana, packaging material and $31,262 in cash. 

Leone will be facing drug charges and is due in court on Jan 12, 2017.

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