LILBURN, Ga. — What started as a traffic stop in Gwinnett County quickly took an unexpected turn.
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A Lilburn police officer pulled over a driver on June 26 because of a traffic violation.
When the officer asked the driver for his license, the man handed it over along with something else, police said.
Authorities said the driver gave the officer a bag containing methamphetamine.
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According to LPD, the discovery led to the driver’s arrest and a trip to Gwinnett County Jail.
Lilburn police shared a video of the traffic stop on social media, with a reminder to drivers: “Don’t hand the officer a bag of meth when you’re asked for your license.”
The driver’s age and identity were not released.
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