State v. Farrugia

The State appeals the trial court’s order suppressing marijuana found in appellees’ vehicle. We reverse.

Appellees were stopped by an inspection officer, after they were observed bypassing an agricultural inspection station, driving a pick-up truck with an attached camper shell. Appellees refused to allow the inspector to check the vehicle for regulated agricultural, horticultural, or livestock products. They were escorted back to the inspection station, and the inspector placed the driver, Farrugia, under arrest for bypassing the station. A deputy sheriff was then summoned.

While appellees…