100 pounds of marijuana found after high-speed chase in Merced County: CHP

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A high-speed pursuit successful Merced County led to the find of much than 100 pounds of marijuana.

The California Highway Patrol says the pursuit began aft the operator of a pick-up motortruck refused to propulsion over, yet reaching speeds of 110 miles per hour.

The pursuit stretched from Highway 99 adjacent Atwater and ended owed to a blown tyre astatine Highway 140.

Officers past discovered a ample magnitude of marijuana and $20,000 successful cash.

The operator was taken into custody.