Rocket launcher, fentanyl pills seized during homicide investigation in Juárez
Gabrielle Lopez
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Chihuahua State Police seized a rocket launcher and 1,000 fentanyl pills from a couple in Juárez. Police the seizure happened Sunday afternoon in the Parajes del Sol neighborhood during a homicide investigation.
Officers used drones an the Sentinel Platform suveillance system and found a Toyota Corolla allegedly linked to the crime. They tracked it until it stopped next to a Ford Escape SUV.
While inspecting both vehicles, officers found weapons including the rocket launcher, assault-style rifles, 50 rounds of ammunition, magazines and a handgun, SSPE said.
They arrested Jonathan G. R. and Maritza P. G. They went to the Public Prosecutor’s Office along with the seized items for further investigation, SSPE said.