When officers searched the aircraft, they found a large quantity of narcotics, police said, although they did not disclose what type of drugs.
The pilot reported engine issues just before landing on the highway, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Fries said that although his company owns the plane, it is leased to a flying club called Plus One Flyers, whose members can use the aircraft.
"If you're doing something nefarious, you better not run out of fuel," he said.
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