TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — On October 18, 2022, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) conducted a traffic stop near Interstate 19 and Ajo Way.
Troopers say while searching the suspect's vehicle they located about 60,000 fentanyl pills and around 4.5 pounds of cocaine.
According to AZDPS, the suspected driver was arrested on felony drug charges.
A traffic stop conducted by #AZTroopers near I-19 & Ajo Way in Tucson on Oct. 18th resulted in the seizure of approximately 12 lb of fentanyl pills – roughly 60,000 pills – and approx. 4.5 lb of cocaine. The suspect driver was arrested on felony drug charges. #OnePillCanKill pic.twitter.com/fHtwxJNY4g
— Dept. of Public Safety (@Arizona_DPS) October 21, 2022
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