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OSP Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of California Mexican, Seizure of 12 lbs of Crystal Meth - Interstate 5 near Ashland (Photos)
Oregon State Police - 01/18/13
An Oregon State Police (OSP) traffic stop Thursday morning near Ashland led to the arrest of a California man and subsequent seizure of over 12 pounds of crystal methamphetamine.
According to Lieutenant Kelly Collins, on January 17, 2013 at approximately 8:40 a.m., an OSP trooper stopped a 2006 Nissan Altima displaying California license plates northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 11 for a speed violation. The lone occupant was identified as JESUS PAZ FLORES, age 28, from Adelanto, California.
Subsequent investigation related to the traffic stop led to the seizure approximately 12.5 pounds of crystal methamphetamine concealed in the vehicle. Estimated value of the seized methamphetamine is approximately $190,000.
FLORES was taken into custody without incident and lodged in the Jackson County Jail for Unlawful Manufacture, Possession and Distribution of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine.
OSP troopers were assisted by OSP Drug Enforcement Section detectives and Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) team.
Photograph Sources:
Flores - Jackson County Sheriff's Office
Seized Crystal Meth - Oregon State Police
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Attached Media Files: Jesus Paz Flores , 2013-01/1002/60974/011713.i5mp11.meth.JPG
Oregon State Police - 01/18/13
Jesus Paz Flores
According to Lieutenant Kelly Collins, on January 17, 2013 at approximately 8:40 a.m., an OSP trooper stopped a 2006 Nissan Altima displaying California license plates northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 11 for a speed violation. The lone occupant was identified as JESUS PAZ FLORES, age 28, from Adelanto, California.
Subsequent investigation related to the traffic stop led to the seizure approximately 12.5 pounds of crystal methamphetamine concealed in the vehicle. Estimated value of the seized methamphetamine is approximately $190,000.
FLORES was taken into custody without incident and lodged in the Jackson County Jail for Unlawful Manufacture, Possession and Distribution of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine.
OSP troopers were assisted by OSP Drug Enforcement Section detectives and Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) team.
Photograph Sources:
Flores - Jackson County Sheriff's Office
Seized Crystal Meth - Oregon State Police
### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###
Attached Media Files: Jesus Paz Flores , 2013-01/1002/60974/011713.i5mp11.meth.JPG
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