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Investigation nets 25 lbs of marijuana, multiple arrests

A seven-month drug investigation which produced leads in Twin Falls and Blaine counties and as far away as Humboldt County, California culminated last week with the arrest of a previously deported man in Hailey, and the confiscation of over 25 pounds of marijuana.  Arrested last Friday (Oct. 3, 2008) was 37-year-old Augustine Martinez-Lazo, a man previously deported back to Mexico after having served time in Texas on felony charges for distribution of controlled substances. 

Detectives operating on a search warrant raided the Martinez-Lazo residence at 202 Alturas Drive in Hailey to find the marijuana.  Also seized was approximately $128,000 in cash as well as numerous restored vehicles to include a 1979 Porsche, 1963 Buick Special, 1991 Jeep Wrangler, and 1966 AMC.  Martinez-Lazo was charged with trafficking in a controlled substance, delivery of a controlled substance where children are present, several weapons violations, as well as being in the U.S. illegally after having been deported.

The Lazo-Martinez arrest came after other arrests the day prior (Oct. 2, 2008) when 21-year-old Holly Lyn Koyle and 31-year-old Noe Castillo Jr. were arrested at a residence at 1441 Woodside in Hailey, also on drug charges. 

Detectives had obtained a search warrant after leads indicated the pair were selling drugs in the Twin Falls and Hailey areas.  They said one source had informed them Koyle had bragged about “providing the most marijuana in the Twin Falls area” and “dealing in large amounts of cash.”  Detectives were also able to trace the case to Humboldt County, California where the pair had purchased the marijuana.

Found at the residence was two pounds of marijuana and $14,300 in cash.  It was then learned that Castillo’s uncle, Martinez-Lazo, was a major operator in the area which then led to securing of the warrant for his arrest on Friday.

“Cooperative efforts between local, county, state and federal agencies made these arrests possible,” said ISP Region 4 Commander, Captain Ked Wills.  “Our detectives, the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Team, the Sun Valley Police Department, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers all shared information and showed good teamwork, making this case come together,” he said.  “It is a perfect example of how we can combine our resources to better tackle the drug problem.”

For Immediate Release:  10-6-2008 17:15 hrs
Contact: Captain Ked Wills
(208) 324-6000
IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Region 4 Patrol 218 West Yakima, Jerome, ID (208) 324-6000
Fax  (208) 324-7897
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