FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ) — Two men have been arrested following a traffic stop where deputies found several fire extinguishers filled with fentanyl pills in Firebaugh.
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says Brian Rangel, 21, of Everett, Wash., and Martin Velazquez, 29, of Lynnwood, Wash., were pulled over for a traffic violation on Monday near Interstate 5 and Russell Ave.
Deputies learned the pair, are convicted felons from Washington state and were found with two guns that had been reported stolen.
Also, inside the vehicle were three non-functioning fire extinguishers. A K-9 was called in along with an explosive team to further investigate as the three extinguishers could be heard with something inside.
After they were deemed safe, deputies opened the cans and discovered a total of 15 lbs. of fentanyl pills inside.
Both have been booked into the Fresno County Jail on several charges including drug sales. Velazquez’s bail was set at $325,000 and Rangel’s bail sits at $425,000.
