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PCSD: Traffic stop leads to meth seizure

Jorge Tellez
Posted at 3:22 PM, Aug 13, 2020
and last updated 2020-08-13 18:22:57-04

TUCSON, Ariz. — Deputies seized 87 pounds of methamphetamines during a traffic stop on I-19 near Irvington Wednesday.

According to PCSD, the drugs discovered in the vehicle add up to over $600,000 in value.

The driver, 30-year-old Jorge Tellez, was arrested for possession of dangerous drugs for sale, and misconduct involving weapons.