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.