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Police Seize 400 Pounds of Marihuana

Garland Narcotics Investigators, acting on a tip, seized just over 400 pounds of marihuana Monday, January 15, 2007, in the 800 block of Curtis Drive.  They found part of the stash in a freezer and the rest secreted inside a van ready for transport.  Police also discovered several guns inside the residence that included one rifle where the barrel had been cut off for close range firing.  Thirty-five year-old Jesus Garcia Silva was arrested and faces two felony charges of, Possession of Marihuana 50 Pounds less than 2000 Pounds, and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon.  Silva is now in Dallas County Jail.

Jesus Silva
Marihuana in freezer
Sawed off rifle
400 pounds Marihuana
2000 Dodge Van
Rear Door of Van
Rear Door of Van
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