The Texas Department of Public Safety seized these three firearms and this bundle of marijuana in La Salle County as part of Operation Lone Star
Courtesy photo /Texas Department of Public Safety
Two people were arrested in connection with the seizure of firearms and marijuana in the neighboring county of La Salle, state police said.
The incident occurred at about 10 p.m. July 7 in the southbound lane of mile marker 50 on Interstate 35. A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper pulled over a black Hyundai passenger car for a traffic violation.
During the traffic stop, the trooper discovered three firearms and a marijuana bundle weighing 1.38 pounds in the trunk. The firearms included two high-powered automatic rifles and one handgun configured to accept rifle magazines.
Authorities identified the driver as Jesus Alfredo Garcia, 29, of San Ygnacio and the passenger as Alejandra del Rayo Alvarado, 50, of Laredo. Both were arrested and charged with firearms smuggling and possession of marijuana.
DPS said they worked this case as part of Operation Lone Star.
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The Texas Department of Public Safety seized these three firearms and this bundle of marijuana in La Salle County as part of Operation Lone Star
Courtesy photo /Texas Department of Public Safety
Two people were arrested in connection with the seizure of firearms and marijuana in the neighboring county of La Salle, state police said.
The incident occurred at about 10 p.m. July 7 in the southbound lane of mile marker 50 on Interstate 35. A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper pulled over a black Hyundai passenger car for a traffic violation.
During the traffic stop, the trooper discovered three firearms and a marijuana bundle weighing 1.38 pounds in the trunk. The firearms included two high-powered automatic rifles and one handgun configured to accept rifle magazines.
Authorities identified the driver as Jesus Alfredo Garcia, 29, of San Ygnacio and the passenger as Alejandra del Rayo Alvarado, 50, of Laredo. Both were arrested and charged with firearms smuggling and possession of marijuana.
DPS said they worked this case as part of Operation Lone Star.
