A traffic stop earlier this month in Forsyth County led to the arrest of Martin Ponce and the discovery of a large quantity of drugs and firearms.
On July 9, 2025, a member of the Lanier Regional Drug Task Force (LRDTF) and his K9 partner, Eko, conducted a traffic stop on Ponce after observing a violation. K9 Eko alerted on the vehicle, and deputies found approximately one pound and five ounces of methamphetamine and a firearm.
Agents obtained a search warrant for Ponce’s residence based on observations made during the stop. The search yielded an additional four ounces of methamphetamine, nine ounces of marijuana, 3.5 grams of cocaine, packaging materials, drug-related items, 20 firearms, and a black Ram truck…