Pubdate: Tue, 19 Sep 2006
Source: New York Times (NY)
Copyright: 2006 The New York Times Company
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WILLIE NELSON IN DRUG BUST

Willie Nelson and several members of his band were issued misdemeanor
citations for drug possession early yesterday at a traffic stop on
Interstate 10 near Breaux Bridge in St. Martin Parish, La., The
Associated Press reported. State Trooper Willie Williams said troopers
noticed a strong odor of marijuana when the driver opened the bus
door, and about 1.5 pounds of marijuana and about 3 ounces of
mushrooms were found during a search. Mr. Nelson, 73, of Spicewood,
Tex., and four members of his band were released after they were given
the citations.
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