Truck carrying ton of marijuana found in Doraville

LAWRENCEVILLE - Authorities say a tractor-trailer filled with 2,462 pounds of marijuana from Mexico has been found in Doraville.

Police said four men were arrested on charges related to the transportation of the marijuana. They were identified as Edilberto Gijon-Jimenez, of Atlanta; Ramon Hernandez-Castro, of Norcross; Gilberty Riviera-Alcaraz, of Lawrenceville; and Jesus Hernandez-Gutierrez, of Sugar Hill.

Another man, Pedro Mendoza-Lugo, of Las Vegas, is charged with conspiracy to commit a crime.

Jail records show the five were arrested by Gwinnett police and federal authorities between July 2 and Saturday.

Gwinnett police spokeswoman Cpl. Illana Spellman said no additional information was available on Monday.