ALAMOSA — A traffic stop in Alamosa on Friday night led to the arrest of two men, including the driver, who was taken into custody for illegal possession of weapons, narcotics and stimulants, and a second man, who had an active arrest warrant.

At about 10:20 p.m., on Friday night, Alamosa Police Department (APD) Officer Fabian Juarez and Cpl. Cody Van Ry stopped a vehicle in the 800 block of West Avenue. The driver, identified as Lee Medina, 28, of Alamosa, was found to have a canceled-denied driving license.

According to a press release from the City of Alamosa, officers with APD conducted a search of the vehicle which led to the discovery of a rifle with a silencer, two high-capacity magazines, over 350 suspected fentanyl pills, and 1.80 grams of suspected methamphetamine. Additionally, over $1,000 in U.S. currency was found, indicative of narcotics sales activity, according to the release.

Medina, who is a convicted felon, was taken into custody and transported to the Alamosa County Detention Center where he was charged with suspicion of possession of a dangerous weapon, possession of a weapon by a previous offender, unlawful possession and distribution of controlled cubstances, and other related offenses.

During the stop, officers also identified multiple occupants in the vehicle, including Joseph Sandoval, who had an active arrest warrant. Sandoval was arrested on an active warrant and transported to the Alamosa County Detention Center.  Other occupants were released, pending further investigation.

“This significant seizure underscores the Alamosa Police Department's commitment to removing illegal drugs and weapons from our community,” the press release stated.

As of Monday morning, neither man was still in the custody of the Alamosa County Detention Center.