Cargo theft probe leads to arrest in Miami-Dade marijuana trafficking case
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- A Cargo Theft Task Force investigation led to the arrest of a 30-year-old man accused of trafficking more than 230 pounds of marijuana, authorities said.
- According to investigators, members of the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) Organized Crime Bureau (OCB) Cargo Theft Unit, working alongside the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), received information about a stolen trailer containing JBL speakers.
- GPS tracking from the stolen trailer led detectives to a warehouse in Doral.
- While conducting the cargo theft investigation, officers observed an individual acting suspiciously near several pallets containing unknown items on the side of the road.
- When investigators approached, the individual fled.
A Cargo Theft Task Force investigation led to the arrest of a 30-year-old man accused of trafficking more than 230 pounds of marijuana, authorities said.
According to investigators, members of the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) Organized Crime Bureau (OCB) Cargo Theft Unit, working alongside the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), received information about a stolen trailer containing JBL speakers. GPS tracking from the stolen trailer led detectives to a warehouse in Doral.
While conducting the cargo theft investigation, officers observed an individual acting suspiciously near several pallets containing unknown items on the side of the road. When investigators approached, the individual fled. After a brief foot pursuit, he was taken into custody.
A search of the pallets revealed a large quantity of marijuana. Detectives from the MDSO OCB Narcotics Section were then contacted and assumed the narcotics portion of the investigation. Authorities said the seizure totaled approximately 233 pounds of marijuana and US$36,158 in cash.
The suspect was identified as Kadniel Blackwood, a 30-year-old Black male. He was charged with cannabis trafficking involving more than 10,000 pounds or plants, based on 201 vacuum-sealed bags containing approximately 233 pounds of marijuana, as well as resisting arrest without violence.
The incident occurred on January 10, 2026, at approximately 2:41 p.m. at 8201 NW 56 Street in Doral, Florida. The case is listed under number PD260110009537.
Authorities said the investigation remains ongoing.
