On Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, a Liberty County Interdiction Unit initiated a traffic stop on a white panel van driven by Gerson Lopez Zuniga, a Hispanic male, with passengers Cruz Isidro Sandoval and Adan Aguirre Arzate, all of Liberty County, Texas.
Zuniga was found to be an illegal immigrant and was carrying a semi-automatic handgun in his waistband. During the traffic stop, investigators spoke with Sandoval, who reportedly admitted to possessing a large quantity of methamphetamine at a camper trailer in the 1600 block of Road 3542.
After obtaining permission to search the camper, investigators allegedly found 12 “iceberg lettuce” boxes containing approximately 156 kilograms (344 pounds) of methamphetamine.
A background check revealed that all three suspects were illegal immigrants and had been deported at least four times previously. They were arrested and taken to the Liberty County Jail.
