Tucson Traffic Stop Uncovers $5.5 Million in Fentanyl, More Than 1 Million Pills Seized

A major fentanyl seizure in Tucson is highlighting the ongoing fight against drug trafficking in Southern Arizona. Law enforcement officials announced that a traffic stop near I-10 and Cortaro Road resulted in the discovery of more than one million fentanyl pills, valued at approximately $5.5 million.Members of the Southern Arizona Counter Narcotics Alliance, working alongside Tucson police, found roughly 245 pounds of fentanyl during a vehicle search. Authorities said the defendant linked to the case has already pleaded guilty to several felony charges. Officials emphasized that fentanyl continues to pose a significant threat to public health and safety across the region.The Southern Arizona Counter Narcotics Alliance, part of the Arizona High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program, oversees multi-agency investigations aimed at slowing the flow of illegal narcotics. Its work involves collaboration between local, state, and federal agencies, including the Tucson Police…..

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