Sheriff’s Deputies Discover Marijuana inside Duffle Bag
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Mar 24, 2010, 0 Comments
COURTESY MARU DE LA PAZ,
Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – On Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at approximately 11 a.m., Webb County Sheriff’s Deputies initiated a traffic stop on Highway 83 South, near Cielito Lindo Subdivision on a maroon in color GMC pickup truck. The driver of the vehicle refused to stop and evaded Sheriff’s Deputies. While evading deputies, the driver threw a large duffle bag out of the vehicle. As soon as the vehicle came to a stop, The driver and the passenger abandoned the vehicle and absconded into the brush area.
Sheriff’s Deputies discovered 15.2 pounds of marijuana inside the large duffle bag, with an estimated street value of $7,590. No arrest made at this time.
“Sheriff’s Deputies continue to be diligent and attentive to detail out on the highway, this seizure is a testament of their commitment to keeping our communities safe.” Sheriff Martin Cuellar stated.
