NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) —Two men allegedly caught with 46 cans of nitrous oxide in their vehicle were arrested Saturday night after an investigation conducted by the Metro Nashville Police Department.
According to the MNPD, two men from out of state — aged 35 and 28 — were charged after their arrests, but have since been released on bond.
Officers from the MNPD Entertainment District Unit (EDU) reportedly found a flyer posted in the Downtown area advertising free delivery of nitrous oxide orders that were placed online. EDU officers and the MNPD Violent Crimes Division worked together to conduct an online deal with the men.
Authorities said Saturday night, the men responded to the agreed delivery location in Downtown Nashville, where they were placed under arrest.
Officers reportedly seized more than 51,000 grams of nitrous oxide in cans, drug paraphernalia, marijuana and several hundred dollars in cash from the vehicle and the men.
The men were each charged with misdemeanor sale or delivery of inhaling fumes and misdemeanor drug paraphernalia. The 35-year-old man was also charged with drug possession for the marijuana, officials said.
The men were freed Sunday morning after posting an $11,000 bond.
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