Traffic Stop Leads to Significant Drug Bust in Cameron County

On Thursday, January 25, 2024, Cameron County Sheriff Deputies conducted a routine traffic stop at the intersection of FM 1847 and FM 511. The stop was initiated due to a traffic violation. Upon making contact with the driver, identified as 22-year-old Santos Saenz Lara, deputies detected the odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle.

In the course of their investigation, Sheriff Deputies questioned Saenz Lara about the presence of narcotics in the vehicle. In response, Saenz Lara voluntarily handed over a personal amount of marijuana. Subsequently, Sheriff Deputies detained him and proceeded to conduct a search of the vehicle as part of the arrest process.

During the search, law enforcement discovered 9.6 grams of Cocaine, 13.4 grams of Alprazolam, and 4.5 ounces of Marijuana in the vehicle. As a result, Mr. Santos Saenz Lara was placed under arrest and transported to the Carrizales Rucker Detention Center. He is currently awaiting arraignment on charges including Manufacture or Delivery of Controlled Substance PG-1 (a 1st Degree Felony), Manufacture or Delivery of Controlled Substance PG-3 (a State Jail Felony), and Delivery of Marijuana (a State Jail Felony).