Man faces drug trafficking and child pornography charges after traffic stop in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – A man was arrested and faces multiple charges after a traffic stop and search warrant executed at a Birmingham home.

Detectives stopped a car in the 4700 block of Court M for traffic violations.

Authorities say the traffic stop resulted in the arrest of 21-year-old Diego Pesquera.

We’re told detectives also executed a search warrant at a home located in the 1300 block of 57th Street in Birmingham.

Authorities say they seized narcotics from the vehicle, including 1,218 grams of fentanyl and 8,000 grams of methamphetamine. They allegedly seized four tubs of methamphetamine and 510 grams of fentanyl from the home.

They also say $13,282 in cash and a 2017 Honda were seized.

Pesquera has been charged with possession of child pornography and four counts of drug trafficking. He is being held in the Jefferson County Jail without bond.

“The safety of the citizens of Jefferson County is my first priority. Our men and women work hard every day to connect with our citizens and bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community. We greatly value the partnerships we create with the communities we serve,” said Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway.

If you have any information about this case, you are asked to call the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 205-325-1450 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.

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