Liquid methamphetamine found in commercial tractor’s fuel tank
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a man attempting to smuggle liquid methamphetamine worth more than $1.5 million through an immigration…
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First person to receive a fentanyl murder conviction sentenced to 15 years
21-year-old Nathaniel Cabacungan was convicted of second-degree murder for the fentanyl-related death of a 15 year old Jewels Wolf from Roseville,…
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Two people arrested following fentanyl exposure at a New York daycare center
A man and a woman, Carlisto Acevedo Brito and Grei Mendez, were arrested Saturday night on murder charges as well as manslaughter, assault, criminal…
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Overdose-reversing drug administered to puppy after possible fentanyl exposure in California
The dog’s owners, a man and a woman, were arrested and could face charges including drug possession and animal cruelty, according to the Irvine…
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Three detained after narcotics operation
A month-long investigation led to the arrest of three suspects accused of selling and distributing illegal narcotics in the Imperial…
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Woman sentenced for smuggling meth into the U.S.
A 34-year-old woman was sentenced to 45 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and pleaded guilty to Importation of…
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U.S. Border Patrol agents arrest Mexican citizen for attempted drug smuggling
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said when an agent approached the vehicle, a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, they noticed the driver “exhibiting signs of…
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Man and woman arrested after police discover drugs worth over $1 million
Two suspects in court Tuesday formally charged with multiple felonies after police said they found a stolen vehicle on them with fentanyl and meth…
Continue Reading Yuma police seize almost 200K fentanyl pills and 74 grams of methamphetamine
Yuma police officers seized 193,000 fentanyl pills and 74 grams of Methamphetamine after arresting a man and a…
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Narcotics Task Force arrest Yuma man and seize drugs and weapons
According to the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO), the arrest occurred on Friday, July 14 at around 7:10am, in the area of E. 35th Street and S.…
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Man arrested for possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute
A man was arrested by Imperial police for possessing multiple controlled substances with intent to…
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Yuma Border Patrol seizes 192 pounds of fentanyl
Yuma Border Patrol confirms the bust happened Tuesday, May 30, at the I-8 highway checkpoint in…
Continue Reading Yuma Border Patrol seizes 192 pounds of fentanyl
The single bust is more fentanyl than was seized in the sector for all of fiscal year…
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ECPD seize narcotics, arrest California truck driver
The arrest occurred on Thursday, May 25 at 6:19pm. ECPD said they conducted a traffic stop on the truck on Interstate 8 (I-8), west of Imperial…
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More than seven ounces of methamphetamine found at residence
The Yuma County Narcotics Task Force served a narcotics search warrant at a residence where 7.58 ounces of methamphetamine were found on Friday…
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U.S. announces massive crackdown on international Fentanyl trafficking
Washington D.C. (NBC / KYMA, KECY-TV) – Attorney General Merrick Garland announced today, nearly 300 people were arrested in an opioid, fentanyl…
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Man indicted for possessing more than 150 pounds of fentanyl
A man from Mexicali was indicted after he was busted with more than 150 pounds of fentanyl at a Border Patrol…
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Former Marine drug trafficker sentenced to 12 years
A former Marine who was also a drug trafficker was sentenced in federal court to 144 months in prison for years of drug importation and distribution…
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Yuma agents arrest migrant transporting fentanyl pills
Two migrants were arrested in the desert south of Yuma and one of them was transporting about 80 fentanyl…
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Man sentenced after meth found in vehicle at Arizona border
A man from Mexico has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for the importation of methamphetamine into Arizona, according to…
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