15 pounds of marijuana found in Del. motel

NEWARK, Del. - October 3, 2011

It happened last Saturday at the Red Roof Inn in Newark.

Motel management reported to police that one of their employees found a trash bag while cleaning the room.

Inside was approximately 15 pounds of marijuana, with an estimated street value of $22,500.

After a brief struggle, police apprehended the guest registered to the room, 22-year-old Ugochukwu Henry.

The suspect was taken into custody where he faces a number of charges.

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