One person arrested in major drug bust in Yuma
Manoah Tuiasosopo
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A major drug bust in Yuma following what started out as a routine traffic stop last week.
According to the Yuma Police Department’s (YPD) Facebook post, it happened Thursday, September 11 at around 7:10 p.m. in the area of S. Avenue A and W. 15th Street.
YPD says officers were patrolling the area when a traffic stop revealed the vehicle’s registration had been suspended.
The vehicle was occupied by two women and officers found two methamphetamine pipes in plain sight, leading to a probable cause search of the vehicle, according to YPD.
Inside, YPD says officers found approximately 93.83 grams of powdered fentanyl, with an estimated street value of nearly $10,000.
YPD says the driver admitted ownership and the passenger was released.
The driver is now facing multiple charges, including possession of narcotic drugs for sale, possession of narcotic drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia.