Troopers continue working hard to disrupt the flow of dangerous drugs into our communities.

On Thursday, June 6, 2024, Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) troopers seized approximately 138.6 pounds of illegal drugs in two separate incidents in southern Arizona.

The first incident occurred after a traffic stop in Yuma County on the morning of June 6th led to a vehicle search. During the search, a trooper located packages of suspected drug contraband concealed in a spare tire. Further investigation revealed additional packages hidden within the vehicle, and a total of approximately 38.6 pounds of fentanyl pills were discovered.

One suspect was arrested and booked into the Yuma County Jail on charges including transportation of a narcotic drug for sale and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Later that day, AZDPS detectives arrested two suspects and served a residential search warrant in the Tucson area following a separate investigation into suspected drug trafficking. Detectives seized approximately 100 pounds of methamphetamine, three firearms, and $8,050 in cash.

Both suspects face charges including possession and transportation of a dangerous drug for sale.

On Sunday, June 9, 2024, at around 8:50 p.m., the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Special Operations District SWAT Team was requested by the White Mountain Regional SWAT Team and the Apache County Sheriff’s Office for a barricaded suspect who was firing at deputies in the area of highway US-60 and Apache County Road 3095 near Show Low, Arizona. Negotiations with the suspect continued for several hours. At around 2:40 a.m. on Monday morning, the suspect began firing at AZDPS SWAT, prompting a trooper-involved shooting. The suspect was then taken into custody.

No members of law enforcement were injured during the incident.

The suspect was transported to a Phoenix-area hospital for medical treatment.

This investigation is being handled by the AZDPS Major Incident Division.