Lee County Deputy Seizes 102 Pounds of Suspected Marijuana During Traffic Stop
LEE COUNTY, Georgia – A traffic stop in Lee County resulted in the seizure of approximately 102 pounds of suspected marijuana and the arrest of an Atlanta woman on drug trafficking charges, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
On May 27, 2026, Deputy Aaron Parker initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed along U.S. Highway 19 South.
During the encounter, deputies observed signs that the driver, identified as Sobiya Samreen Ali, was impaired. Ali was subsequently arrested for Driving Under the Influence.
Before the vehicle was towed, deputies conducted an inventory search and discovered multiple sealed cardboard boxes throughout the vehicle.
Upon inspection, investigators found the boxes contained numerous vacuum-sealed packages of a green leafy substance that field-tested positive for marijuana.
Authorities seized:
- Approximately 102 pounds of suspected marijuana
- U.S. currency
- A cellular telephone
- The vehicle involved in the offense
According to investigators, the marijuana was packaged in 102 individually vacuum-sealed bags, each weighing approximately one pound.
The evidence was collected and secured, and samples were submitted to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Laboratory for confirmation and further analysis.
Ali was transported to the Lee County Jail and charged with:
- Trafficking in Marijuana
- Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Investigators said additional charges could be filed as the case progresses.
Records show Ali was released from the Lee County Jail on May 29, 2026, after posting a $202,500 bond.
Sheriff Reggie D. Rachals said the case highlights the importance of proactive traffic enforcement efforts.
“Traffic enforcement is about far more than speeding citations and traffic violations,” Rachals said. “Every day, deputies encounter individuals transporting illegal narcotics, carrying illegal weapons, driving impaired, or committing other crimes. This seizure demonstrates how proactive enforcement efforts on our roadways can uncover significant criminal activity and prevent illegal drugs from reaching our communities.”
Authorities said the investigation remains active as investigators continue working to determine where the narcotics originated and their intended destination.
Additional arrests or charges may result as the investigation continues.
