Two arrested after marijuana found in traffic stop

A Humboldt County, California man and woman were arrested Tuesday night after approximately six ounces total in marijuana vape pens, edibles and plant material were found in their rented sport-utility-vehicle.

Lincoln Allen Castro, 41, and Cecily Iris Lara, both of McKinleyville, California, were both charged with possessing more than 20 grams of marijuana, possession of synthetic cannabinoid and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Sgt. Ben Elmore stopped a southbound Mitsubishi SUV traveling 58 mph in a 35 mph zone at approximately 8 p.m. in Marathon on U.S. 1. The SUV was full of bags and packages containing clothing items. There was also an overwhelming odor of marijuana coming from the SUV. Neither the driver, identified as Lara, nor the passenger, identified as Castro, had a medical marijuana card. Sgt. Elmore asked if they were transporting industrial hemp and they stated they were not. Castro eventually stated he had about an ounce of marijuana in a bag between his feet.

Deputies William Guerra and Corbin Hradecky arrived to assist.

A search ensued that turned up a litany of marijuana vape cartridges of myriad brands, regular marijuana plant material, edibles such as marijuana infused jams, marijuana seeds and a host of marijuana rolling papers, pipes, grinders and other paraphernalia. The contraband was found in the center console, the front passenger floorboard, the glove box, the back seat of the SUV and a suitcase in the rear of the SUV.

In total, approximately 169.5 grams of marijuana was found.

It was determined both had flown from California to Orlando, Florida where they rented the SUV to drive to Monroe County. It was unclear how they got the contraband into Florida.

Castro and Lara were both taken to jail.

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