Two arrested at Tiffin rest stop for cocaine possession

Two men were placed on immigration hold after being arrested for drug possession at an Interstate 80 rest area near Tiffin Tuesday.

While on duty for a special project, Johnson County deputies noticed Juan Vasquez-Cruz, 24, and Marcos Martinez-Antonio, 19, at the Tiffin rest stop on eastbound Interstate 80 at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday.

Deputies searched the men's vehicle and found a bag of cocaine a hidden compartment. The men also had over $1,400 in cash between them.

Deputies said both men had inconsistent stories about where they were coming from, where they were going and where they lived. Vasquez-Cruz and Martinez-Antonio both admitted they were illegal immigrants and were unemployed.

The men are being charged with Class C felony controlled substance violations.

The two are currently on immigration hold at the Johnson County Jail. Both are also being held on $15,000 cash bonds.