JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville couple is facing felony charges after authorities say they traveled from central Florida to sell a kilogram of cocaine in Jacksonville.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit Major Case Section launched a long-term investigation into Harry Cruz-Gonzalez, 38, and Maria Pena-Rosario, 34, on suspicion the two were trafficking cocaine. On Wednesday, July 22, detectives say they received information the couple was traveling from central Florida to Jacksonville with a kilogram of cocaine to sell.
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On Thursday, July 23, narcotics detectives say they stopped Cruz-Gonzalez and Pena-Rosario at a hotel in the Southpoint area. Investigators say a search of their vehicle turned up a kilogram of cocaine hidden in a trap built into the car. Detectives also found more than $2,300 in cash.
Both Cruz-Gonzalez and Pena-Rosario were arrested on charges of Trafficking in Cocaine. Cruz-Gonzalez faces additional charges of Possession of Marijuana and Resisting Without Violence.
Anyone with information about drug activity in their neighborhood is asked to contact JSO’s Narcotics Unit by calling 904-630-0500 or emailing Narc.Tips@jaxsheriff.org.