Portland Airport Marijuana Bust | Portland News

Portland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

A massive marijuana bust at Portland International Airport sends shockwaves through the travel scene—TSA discovers 16 pounds of weed hidden in a vacuum-sealed bag inside a checked suitcase, leading to the arrest of 38-year-old Zachariah Primus mid-flight to New York. This isn’t an isolated incident: it’s the third major cannabis seizure at PDX since May, with previous busts totaling 107 pounds. Primus now faces multiple felony charges, including illegal import/export and possession, and his next court date is July 30th. Authorities are investigating whether this could be part of a growing…