EL PASO COUNTY — A traffic stop Monday led to a drug bust and a seizure of illegal firearms, according to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.
It happened around 7:30 a.m. near the intersection of Constitution Avenue and Marksheffel Road, which is located in the Cimarron Hills area.
The sheriff's office says one of their deputies noticed a vehicle speeding that had expired tags. The deputy pulled over the driver, 44-year-old Osvaldo Luque-Camargo.
According to the sheriff's office, Luque-Camargo did not have insurance and had a suspended driver's license. The deputy also noticed a firearm in the center console of the vehicle.
The deputy asked to search the vehicle and Luque-Camargo agreed. According to the sheriff's office, the following was found in his vehicle:
- 380 grams of methamphetamine
- drug distribution paraphernalia
- a firearm with no serial number
- ballistic body armor
- debit cards not issued to him
- more than 100 gift cards
Luque-Camargo was arrested and taken to the El Paso County Jail. He is facing the following charges:
- unlawful possession for distribution
- special offender
- unlawful possession of financial devices
- several traffic violations
According to the sheriff's office, Luque-Camargo is being held on a $50,000.
El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal released the following statement regarding this incident:
"Thanks to the vigilance and great cop work on behalf of Deputy Roberts, what started as a traffic stop led to the removal of dangerous drugs and an illegal firearm from our streets. My deputies are committed to keeping El Paso County safe, and this is a prime example of their dedication to protecting our community."
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