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Teens among 4 arrested for drugs in Raleigh County

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A police chase and traffic stop leads to four drug arrests for marijuana and two of the arrested were teens.  This happened Thursday afternoon in Lester, Raleigh County, according to officers.

Police chased the suspects for three miles.  Officers say they could see people inside the car throwing things out the windows.

After the arrest, police found about 100 bags full of marijuana, with a street value of almost $1,500.

The two teens were released into their parent's custody.

Police officers in Sophia are investigating.