Orange County authorities arrested four individuals on cocaine trafficking charges following a traffic stop on Saturday.

Orange County Sheriff’s Office officials said a Hillsborough K-9 unit assisted in the search after a traffic stop. A gun and three kilos of cocaine were found in the vehicle, “prepackaged for delivery,” according to law enforcement.

Authorities charged Sara Maritza Andrade Ledezma, of Graham, Miguel Angel Sosa Paredes, of Graham, Jamie Lee Mays, of Graham, and Jorge Luis Lara Mendoza, of Burlington, each with two counts of trafficking cocaine. Lara Mendoza was also charged with carrying a concealed weapon.

Each suspect was given a $2.5 million secured bond and each is scheduled to make an appearance in Orange County court on Monday afternoon.

Correction: The Orange County Sheriff’s Office clarified after this story was originally published that a fourth suspect was also arrested. The story has been updated to reflect that information.

Photos via Orange County Sheriff’s Office

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