The Brief
- A Mexican national, Jose Ismael Castro Leon, was arrested in Phoenix after investigators witnessed an alleged drug deal. He was reportedly found with over 56 pounds of methamphetamine and a handgun.
- Following his arrest, a search of his apartment reportedly uncovered an additional 34 pounds of meth, more than a kilogram of fentanyl, and a second firearm.
PHOENIX – A Mexican man who authorities say was in Arizona illegally was arrested for reportedly having dozens of pounds of meth to distribute.
What we know:
Jose Ismael Castro Leon, 47, was arrested on Sept. 22 in a Phoenix parking lot during an alleged drug deal.…