A traffic stop turned into an unusual drug bust in Gwinnett County Thursday.
Duluth police told Channel 2 Action News that they pulled over Maria Medina and found that she was allegedly driving without a license. Then police said they found methamphetamine, Xanax, marijuana and baggies hidden in baby diapers in the car’s trunk. A meth pipe was also allegedly found.
Police are required to search through vehicles before they are impounded, Channel 2 reported.
Passenger Georgia Figureoa was also arrested, police said. The amount of drugs seized has yet to be determined by police.
Both remain in the Gwinnett County Jail, according to jail records. Medina was denied bond and Figureoa has a $19,350 bond.
Medina, 27, of Atlanta, faces seven charges, including four felonies. Those include possession of methamphetamine and three charges of possession of a schedule I or II controlled substance with intent to distribute, according to arrest warrants obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Figueroa, 33, of Lawrenceville, faces six charges, including five felonies. Those include possession of methamphetamine, possession of a firearm or knife during commission of or attempt to commit certain felonies, possession of a schedule III, IV or V controlled substance with intent to distribute and two charges of possession of a schedule I or II controlled substance with intent to distribute, according to arrest warrants.
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