56 pounds of marijuana found in luggage at Memphis Airport

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman was arrested after 56 pounds of marijuana was found in a suitcase at Memphis International Airport on Sunday, Memphis Police say.

Kierra Carter, 21, is charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent. She is being held on a $5,000 bond.


Kierra Carter (Shelby County Sheriff’s Office)

According to an affidavit, at around noon Sunday, a United Airlines worker reported a luggage busted open. Inside the luggage were vacuum-sealed bags filled with 56 pounds of marijuana.

United Airlines determined that the bag belonged to Carter. She was taken into custody and charged.

Carter is set to appear in court on Tuesday, April 23.

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