Nelson busted again for pot
Sunday, November 28, 2010 – Willie Nelson was charged with possession of marijuana Friday after six ounces were found on his tour bus in Texas, according to a U.S. Border Patrol spokesman.
Nelson's bus was at a checkpoint in Sierra Blanca, Texas, about 85 miles east of El Paso, around 9 a.m. Friday. An officer smelled a suspicious odor coming from the bus and a search found the marijuana, according to police. Nelson, 77, reported told police the marijuana was his.
Three were arrested with Nelson held briefly. He paid $2,500 before being released. The names of the others could not be learned.
Nelson was traveling from California to his Austin ranch at the time of the arrest.
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