70,000 fentanyl pills found inside car with kids during traffic stop: YCSO
YAVAPAI COUNTY, Ariz. - Officials with the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office say they have arrested a man, after a traffic stop ended with a major drug bust.
What we know:
In a statement released on Dec. 2, the suspect was identified as Jose Urquianeriz.
The incident, per YCSO, happened on the afternoon of Nov. 19, when deputies conducted a traffic stop on Urquianeriz in the area of I-17 and Middle Verde Road.
"During the interaction, K9 Radar was deployed and positively alerted to the presence of narcotics in the vehicle," read a portion of the statement.
(Courtesy: Yavapai County Sheriff's Office)
By the numbers:
According to investigators, 70,000 fentanyl pills were found concealed in the car. Investigators also said Urquianeriz had two young children inside the car at the time of the incident. Both children are under the age of six.
What we don't know:
YCSO said besides Urquianeriz, another adult in the vehicle was taken into custody. Officials did not identify that individual, nor did they state what charges, if any, the individual may be facing.
What's next:
Officials with YCSO said Urquianeriz is accused of the following:
- Possession of narcotic drugs
- Sales of narcotic drugs
- Transportation of Narcotic drugs
- Child abuse
Jose Urquianeriz
"The investigation remains active," read a portion of the statement.
Area where the traffic stop happened