Man arrested after large amount of drugs found

A 48-year-old Miami man was arrested Thursday night after seven ounces of cocaine and approximately four pounds of marijuana were found in a van he was driving.

Jose Manuel Elvires-Saenz was charged with cocaine trafficking and possession of marijuana with intent to sell.

Deputy Aaron Roddy stopped Elvires-Saenz on Rockland Key for traveling 56 mph in 45 mph zone southbound on U.S. 1 at Mile Marker 9 at 5:25 p.m. Sgt. David Fernandez arrived as back up as he also speaks Spanish given Elvires-Saenz is not an English speaker.

Sgt. Fernandez asked for permission to search the vehicle. Elvires-Saenz consented.

The drugs were found in several different bags in the van.

Elvires-Saenz was taken to jail.

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