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Man arrested; cocaine located in Midland drug free zone

Juan Martinez arrested for manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance near Ulmer Park.

MIDLAND, Texas — A man was arrested Tuesday in Midland for manufacturing or delivery of a controlled substance in a drug free zone, according to the Midland County Sheriff's Office (MCSO).  

According to a MCSO news release, the MCSO narcotics unit with the help of MCSO Swat Team and US Border Patrol, conducted an investigation using a search warrant at the 2700 block of West Washington Ave, near Ulmer Park. 

During the search, officials found amounts of "cocaine and US currency."

20-year-old Juan Martinez was arrested and booked into the Midland County Central Detention Center. He is under a $25,000 bond.

Four others were detained by the US Border Patrol to be investigated for their immigration status. 

This is an ongoing investigation, NewsWest 9 will update this story as it develops. 

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