A traffic stop in Forsyth County on July 4, turned into a multi-agency drug and weapons investigation.
Both a driver and his passenger were arrested by a Forsyth County Sheriff's Deputy after he pulled a car over on Georgia Highway 400 on suspicion of DUI. According to a press release from the Johns Creek Police Department, 32 kilograms of methamphetamine and two handguns were seized. One of the guns was stolen. Brian Vasquez, 28, of Roswell and Maria Romero Vega, 20, of Gainesville, are both facing charges of trafficking methamphetamine, possession of a stolen firearm and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, according to FOX5. Vasquez is facing two other charges, including theft by receiving and driving under the influence of drugs. Vega also faces an obstruction charge.
The Johns Creek and Forsyth Task Force (JCaf), together with the DEA Atlanta Strike Force, FBI, Appalachian Drug Task Force agents and other local agencies investigated further from the traffic stop. They found a warehouse in Alpharetta where they seized numerous drugs including cocaine and fentanyl. A male suspect was arrested at the scene and taken to Fulton County jail on drug trafficking and probation violation charges.
The agents then went to Ellijay, Ga, where they found a methamphetamine lab. Several drug-related items were seized and retained by the Gilmer County Sheriff's Office.
DEA Atlanta Stike Force agents went to an apartment in Buckhead to confirm a stash house. With the help of a Sandy Springs police K9 drug detection dog, they arrested a female suspect and found guns, drugs and multiple leg chains and handcuffs.
The female was transported to Fulton County jail and was charged with trafficking fentanyl.
There were four arrests made in total.
