Police Seize More Than 100 Pounds of Marijuana

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News Release: 10/203/0003/tjw/(6)
July 26, 2010

Police Seize More Than 100 Pounds of Marijuana

Police seized approximately 115 pounds of marijuana during a highway interdiction operation on Wednesday, July 21. Two officers participating in the operation stopped an 18-wheeler for an equipment violation around 6:30 p.m. on Interstate 495 near Van Dorn Street. An investigation revealed the marijuana in the truck’s attached trailer.

Alexis Javier Paz, 38 and Felix V. Rodriguez, 45, both of Miami, Fl., were each charged with transporting controlled substances into the Commonwealth and possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute. Paz was additionally charged with possession of cocaine.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.

Alexis Javier Paz Felix V. Rodriguez