-from siskiyoudaily.com-

By Brad Smith

DORRIS — A routine traffic stop in Dorris Friday afternoon yielded a felony arrest for drugs and other violations.

According to Special Agent Dave Dunwoody, Siskiyou County-wide Interagency Narcotics Task Force, on Jan. 26, California Highway Patrol officer Seth Jennings had pulled over Raoul Frutos for a routine traffic stop.

“During a search of the vehicle, 16.62 grams of crystal methamphetamine was discovered along with a firearm,” Dunwoody said.

SCINTF was notified and a search warrant for Frutos’ residence issued, he said.

Two more firearms were discovered, along with scales, packaging and more than $4,000 in cash.

Frutos was charged with possession of methamphetamine for sale, transportation, being a felon in possession of firearms and possession of firearms in the commission of a felony.

He is currently lodged at the Siskiyou County Jail.

Dunwoody said that an investigation is ongoing.