I could see the Fed's getting involved more into these intent to distribute cases. These guys get the marijuana mailed to them from places where its legal to buy, like Nevada. Even local narcotics task forces could screen and x-ray packages from states that legalize marijuana, if they find marijuana in the package let it get delivered then get a search warrant.
They are both done, scales and baggies with residue on and in them, you can't get much dumber. If you really have to deal drugs for some dumb reason don't get caught like your teammate did.