$2 million worth of fentanyl seized in Arizona traffic stop

The Brief

  • Millions of dollars worth of fentanyl pills were found by law enforcement in Navajo County through a car search.
  • Through the collaboration of multiple agencies, a 46-year-old Tucson man was arrested.
  • Authorities say the amount found had the potential of harming millions of people.

TUCSON, Ariz. A Tucson man was arrested for having millions of dollars worth of fentanyl pills in a car, according to Arizona officials.

What we know:

According to a statement from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Show Low law enforcement found more than 77 pounds of fentanyl during a vehicle stop along Highway 60 on July 13. The fentanyl reportedly had a value of $2.1 million.

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