SHERIFF’S OFFICE SEIZES 32 BUNDLES OF MARIJUANA IN SAN ELIZARIO,TX

NEWS RELEASE   Contact: Eileen Lopez Acting / Public Information Officer    Office: (915) 538-2119 Pager: (915) 533-0733 (#5038) EMAIL: elopez@epcounty.com

“We Serve With Pride” El Paso County Sheriff’s Office 3850 Justice Dr., El Paso, Texas 79938

EL PASO,TEXAS- On Tuesday, 04-17-2012 at around 7:00 p.m., the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Strike Team received information on possible narcotics activity at a residence located near the 600 block of Borrego road (San Elizario) El Paso County, TX. Strike Team deputies conducted an investigation at the residence in question which led to the seizure of two duffle bags containing brick shape bundles of what appeared to be marijuana. A total of 32 bundles were seized with a total weight of 62 pounds. The narcotics were field tested with positive results for marijuana. Further investigation by the Strike team lead to the arrest of 25 year old Macias, Jesus Jr. charged with Possession of Marijuana over/50 lbs - under/2,000 lbs.

MACIAS, JESUS (25)

CHARGE:

POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA O/50-U/2,000 LBS

BOND:

$5,000