Oct 17, 2022

More than 7.5 pounds of marijuana found in SW Salina traffic stop

Posted Oct 17, 2022 4:43 PM

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY
Salina Post

Two people were arrested on requested drug charges after a stop in southwest Salina Sunday afternoon revealed cash and more than seven pounds of marijuana.

Salina Police Captain Gary Hanus said this morning that at 2:55 p.m. Sunday in the 1400 block of Oak Street, an officer stopped a maroon pickup because the registered owner had a suspended driver's license. The officer made contact with the driver, who was the registered owner, and a passenger in the vehicle.

The officer noticed the odor of burnt marajuana coming from within the pickup and had the two people exit the pickup, Hanus said. A search of the vehicle located cash and multiple bags totaling more than 7.5 pounds of marajuana.

The driver, identified as Raul A. Guillen-Garcia, 20, of Salina, and the passenger, identified as Azure E. Matson, 19, of Salina, were arrested on the following requested charges, according to Hanus.

<b>Raul A. Guillen-Garcia.</b> Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office
Raul A. Guillen-Garcia. Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office

Raul A. Guillen-Garcia

●Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute

●Possession of marijuana

●Felony possession of paraphernalia

●Possession of paraphernalia

●Tax stamp violation

●Possession of drug proceeds

●Driving while suspended

<b>Azure E. Matson. </b>Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office
Azure E. Matson. Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office

Azure E. Matson

●Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute

●Possession of marijuana

●Felony possession of paraphernalia

●Possession of paraphernalia

●Tax stamp violation

●Possession of drug proceeds