Well, the article said "Marijuana", so I figured it's "pot". AKA weed, dope, grass, reefer, etc.
Anyway, FL just made medical marijuana legal in FL, and that's the first step to full legalization. So I didn't think it would be a big deal any more. I guess those three fellows weren't all that polite and cooperative during the stop and that was their big mistake.
Obviously he was cutting into the government's business.
fella was driving while high. A person can be pro weed, but should still be against driving while inebriated.