TUCUMCARI, N.M. (KAMR/KCIT) — The Tucumcari Police Department arrested two people from California after a DUI investigation led to a narcotics investigation on Oct. 10.
According to officials from the Tucumcari Police Department, officers obtained a search warrant for a 2000 model Tesla being operated by a 24-year-old and a 25-year-old from California while investigating a DUI at 2624 S. First Street. Officials noted the search warrant allegedly yielded cocaine and approximately 100 pounds of marijuana that was allegedly headed to a location within 150 miles of Tucumcari.
Both individuals, according to the police department, were arrested and charged with alleged “Driving while Intoxicated (Narcotics),” “Possession of Controlled Substance,” “Trafficking of Marijuana,” and “Conspiracy.”
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“The Tucumcari Police Department continues to streamline operations for efficiency, increase training and strive to better serve the needs of our community,” said Chief Lorenzo Emillio. “Last week’s operations are the first fruits of an increased drive and commitment to be active Police Officers in the City. I’m proud of the progress our agency has made and this progress rests on the shoulders of Officers who have a renewed sense of duty and commitment.”…