Backpack of marijuana seized

Published 7:40 am Thursday, February 8, 2007

Law enforcement officers seized a backpack full of marijuana Wednesday.

Roughly two pounds of marijuana, totaling about $2,240 street value, were taken from a backpack found in an East Franklin Street business, Natchez-Adams County Metro Narcotics Cmdr. Cliff Cox said.

A Natchez police officer saw Thomas Rawlings, 28, 1210 Horseshoe Drive walk into the business with a backpack and walk out without it, Cox said. Rawlings was wanted on a warrant on charges of restraining order violation for domestic violence.

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The officer called for backup and other NPD officers and Metro responded, Cox said.

Rawlings was arrested on charges of possession of schedule I controlled substance with intent to distribute in a church zone, along with his previous charges. He was booked into the Natchez city jail.

“That’s a substantial amount of marijuana to be taken off the street,” Cox said.

Along with the roughly two pounds of marijuana in the backpack, officers found $482 in cash, two scales, packaging material and other assorted items, Cox said. Some of the marijuana had already been packaged in small plastic bags, he said.