Willie cited for drug possession

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Willie cited for drug possession

Updated 9/18/2006 2:09 PM ET

BREAUX BRIDGE, La. (AP) — Willie and several members of his band were issued misdemeanor citations for drug possession early today during a traffic stop in Saint Parish.

The traffic stop was conducted on Interstate 10 near Breaux Bridge.

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Trooper Willie says troopers smelled a strong odor of marijuana when the driver opened the bus door.

During a search of the bus, say approximately 1 1/2 pounds of marijuana and approximately 2/10 of a pound of mushrooms were located on the bus.

The 73-year-old of Spicewood, Texas; 59-year-old Tony Sizemore of Saint Cloud, Fla.; 75-year-old Bobbie of Briarcliff, Texas; 54-year-old Gates of Austin, Texas; and 50-year-old of Dallas, Texas were issued citations for possession of mushrooms and possession of marijuana and released.

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