Marijuana seized, 2 dogs found during traffic stop in Lakeland: FHP

A Lakeland man is facing drug charges after 237.2 grams of marijuana was found in his car during a traffic stop on State Rd. 400 early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Courtesy: Florida Highway Patrol.

During the traffic stop for speeding, FHP says the responding trooper smelled weed coming from Xavier Benitez' car before conducting a search.

Investigators say the 20-year-old suspect was driving with a revoked license and two dogs were also found in the car.

Courtesy: Florida Highway Patrol.

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What they're saying:

Troopers say Benitez admitted that the marijuana belonged to him.

Benitez was arrested, and the dogs were taken to Polk County Animal Control.

The Source: Information for this story came from the Florida Highway Patrol.

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