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TweetPinShareStaff Reports PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Public Safety has reported seizing 6,498 pounds of illicit drugs between Aug. 1 and Oct. 31, 2024. The seizures were made statewide. …
DPS troopers seize nearly 6,500 pounds of illicit drugs in a three-month period Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Jesus Duarte was sentenced to 46 months in prison for attempting to smuggle hard drugs into the country from Mexico. He was already incarcerated locally on a …
Pima man sentenced to 46 months for attempting to smuggle hard drugs into the country Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Sadie Boivin was booked into jail on multiple drug charges after being pulled over for traffic violations. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A woman was apprehended …
SPD busts mother for drugs with baby in car Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto Courtesy AZDPS: The AZDPS seized more than $1.7 million in hard drugs from two trucks following an initial traffic stop. Contributed Article/Courtesy AZDPS MARANA – On Thursday, Nov. 4, …
Arizona state troopers seize more than $1.7 million in illegal drugs near Marana Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto by Kenny Quayle/Special to Cronkite News: A fence outfitted with razor wire separates the U.S. from Mexico in Nogales. The fence does little to stop would-be drug smugglers, however. …
As marijuana profits fade, cartels increasingly smuggle fentanyl across the border Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Julia Benavidez, 42, was booked into jail on charges of possession of a narcotic drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, and aggravated DUI. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD …
Phony gun call fails to stop drug, DUI bust Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Barry Deibler, 44, was arrested on a warrant and new drug and escape charges and booked into jail. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A man wanted …
Wanted man busted for drugs and escape at local hotel Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Dylan Dewane Waters, 21, pleaded guilty to transportation of a narcotic drug for sale and possession of drug paraphernalia. The plea is in response to an undercover …
Duncan man pleads guilty to transporting fentanyl but judge defers acceptance until sentencing Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Dylan Waters, left, and Aaron Maddock were found in possession of 1,000 fentanyl pills and nearly two ounces of heroin. Operation seizes 1,000 fentanyl pills and nearly …
Undercover DPS operation busts large fentanyl/heroin dealing ring Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Stormy Richard, 27, was arrested and booked into jail on charges of possession of a narcotic drug, possession of a dangerous drug, and possession of drug paraphernalia. …
Officer makes drug arrest after locating couple passed out in running vehicle at gas station Read More