Executive Summary
- DPS troopers stopped a speeding vehicle in a San Antonio school zone on Old Pearsall Road.
- Authorities seized multiple handguns, marijuana, and over 100 THC vape cartridges.
- Three men were arrested; charges include unlawful carrying of a weapon and drug offenses.
- One suspect had an active warrant out of Lytle.
SAN ANTONIO — Three individuals were taken into custody on Thursday morning after Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers discovered weapons and narcotics during a traffic stop in a Southwest Side school zone.
According to a statement released by the Texas DPS, a trooper initiated the stop after observing a vehicle speeding through a school zone on Old Pearsall Road. The vehicle was occupied by three adult males. Upon conducting a search of the vehicle, investigators recovered multiple handguns, 4.91 ounces of marijuana, 258 grams of THC, and more than 100 THC vape cartridges.
The incident occurs against the backdrop of tightening state regulations regarding hemp-derived products. The report notes that Senate Bill 2024, which went into effect on September 1, outlawed the sale of vapes containing THC and other hemp-derived cannabinoids, complicating the legal landscape for such products.
Authorities stated that all three occupants were arrested at the scene. One suspect was taken into custody on an active warrant out of Lytle. The other two suspects face charges for the unlawful carrying of a weapon and various drug offenses. The names of the individuals were not immediately released.
Public Safety and Enforcement Outlook
This arrest highlights the intersection of traffic enforcement in protected school zones and the broader crackdown on the distribution of unregulated THC products and illegal firearms. The presence of weapons in conjunction with significant quantities of narcotics typically triggers enhanced scrutiny under Texas penal codes. As the case moves to the district attorney’s office, the focus will likely shift to the intent to distribute given the volume of cartridges seized. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.