Traffic stop leads to drug bust

A traffic stop for expired paper tags led to a drug arrest on March 24.
Austin police officers pulled over 41-year-old Gabriel Navarro on East 12th Street. The stop led to probable cause to search his car, according to APD.
Officers discovered the following in the vehicle:
- 21 grams powder cocaine
- 2.8 ounces marijuana
- 1 Hi-point 9 mm handgun
- Ammunition
- 2 scales
- Paraphernalia
- Bag of empty dime bags
Navarro was arrested and charged with possession with intent to deliver and unlawfully carrying a handgun.