Traffic stop leads to drug and gun seizure in Canton

The Brief

  • A Canton officer’s traffic stop on I-575 uncovered drugs, guns, and arrest of driver Angel Acevedo.
  • Police found marijuana, THC wax, drug paraphernalia, and two firearms with extra magazines in Acevedo’s car.
  • Investigators say the driver admitted speeding but gave a suspicious explanation for his trip to Kentucky.

CANTON, Ga. What started as a routine traffic stop for speeding on Interstate 575 ended with drugs and guns off the streets, according to Canton police.

What we know:

Officers say the arrest happened after a driver caught their attention for multiple traffic violations, including weaving in and out of lanes at a high speed.

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