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Newport Center, Vermont - November 18, 2009
Pot fell from the sky Tuesday in Newport Center.
Police received several 911 calls Tuesday at about 3 p.m. after people saw a yellow plane drop marijuana into a field off Collins Mill Rd.
Police, Border Patrol, Fish & Wildlife and Orleans Sheriffs all responded to the scene-- where they found 54 pounds of pot-- worth $218,000.
No arrests were made. The plane disappeared and state police are looking for a Silver Chevy Impala with New York plates that may be involved in the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to call Vermont State Police at 802-334-8881.
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