Uber Eats food delivery takes a wild turn as burrito order reveals an ounce of weed

Imagine ordering dinner online, eagerly anticipating your meal, only to find something entirely unexpected—a stash of drugs instead of food. While some might see this as an unexpected "bonus," for others, it would be a shocking mix-up. That's exactly what happened in a bizarre recent case in the U.S., where a burrito order was swapped for a delivery of "greens" of a very different kind.

An Uber Eats delivery in New Jersey turned into anything but ordinary when a driver discovered her delivery wasn’t food—it was an ounce of marijuana disguised as a burrito.?

The delivery began like any other on a Friday night in Lindenwold, Camden County.?

The driver picked up what she thought was a standard order: a burrito, soup, and a bottle of water. But as she made her way toward Glassboro, she noticed something unusual.

A strong, unmistakable smell began to fill her car, and it wasn't the aroma of a freshly cooked meal.?

"She believed something didn't smell right with her delivery package. She thought it smelled like marijuana," said Washington Township Police Chief Patrick Gurcsik, as reported by local news.

Growing suspicious, the driver pulled over and contacted the police. When officers arrived and inspected the bag, they discovered that the tin-foil-wrapped item wasn't a burrito at all.?

Instead, it contained a large, sealed bag of raw marijuana. "There was no meat, or lettuce or beans or rice. It was actually an ounce of marijuana," Gurcsik explained, according to the New York Post.

The bizarre incident has now sparked an investigation by the Washington Township Police.

Photos released by the police showed how the drugs were crudely wrapped to mimic the appearance of a takeout meal.?

Authorities suspect that the individuals behind this operation may have used Uber's package delivery feature to transport the illegal substance.?

Uber strictly prohibits the delivery of drugs, alcohol, or any form of medication through its services.

Interestingly, this isn't the first time delivery services have been exploited for illegal activities. Just this past summer, another Uber driver reported being asked to deliver fraudulent gift cards.?

These incidents highlight a growing trend of misusing gig economy platforms for illicit purposes.

While no charges have been filed yet in this case, authorities are continuing their investigation and reminding delivery drivers and users to stay vigilant.?

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