Man arrested in southeast Bakersfield on suspicion of drug trafficking, gun violations: BPD

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 52-year-old man was arrested in southeast Bakersfield on Monday on suspicion of drug trafficking and gun violations.

Multiple law enforcement agencies executed a search warrant at a residence in southeast Bakersfield. The residence belonged to Mario Flores, 52.

At the resident officers seized about 2.4 pounds of cocaine, three guns and over $32 thousand in U.S. currency, according to police.

Flores was initially stopped during a traffic stop and he was found in possession of about 14 clear bags containing suspected cocaine.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 661-327-7111.