Glen Burnie, Md. (WBFF) — A routine traffic stop in Glen Burnie on Thursday afternoon led to the arrest of two Laurel men and the recovery of a loaded handgun and a large quantity of suspected drugs, according to Anne Arundel County police.
On March 5, around 1:30 p.m., an officer stopped a vehicle near Hospital Drive and Elvaton Road after noticing a brake light was out.
During the stop, the officer discovered the driver did not have a valid driver’s license.
Police also observed a large backpack positioned between the driver’s legs, prompting additional officers to respond to the scene.
Authorities asked both occupants to exit the vehicle.
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As they did so, the driver attempted to run, but was quickly apprehended by officers.
While being taken into custody, the suspect repeatedly reached toward his chest area. Officers then located and recovered a loaded 9mm handgun.
A subsequent search of the backpack uncovered suspected drugs packaged for distribution, police said.
The items recovered included approximately 506 grams of suspected marijuana, 12 grams of suspected cannabis oil, and 1,200 grams of suspected promethazine, along with a digital scale.
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The driver, identified as 18-year-old Francis Junior Williams of Laurel, and a passenger, 19-year-old Amari Lathan Harrison, also of Laurel, were both arrested and charged.
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