‘Kingpin’: Arizona man pleads guilty to running large-scale drug trafficking ring
A Phoenix man has pleaded guilty to charges including violating the federal “Kingpin" statute in connection to leading a large-scale drug trafficking ring known as the Monarrez Drug Trafficking Organization.
$20M worth of cocaine, marijuana intercepted by Coast Guard
Four separate interdictions led to the seizure of more than 5,500 pounds of illicit drugs.
K9 Dex nabs suspects accused of having 35,000 pills in Coconino County
K9 Dex helped the Coconino County Sheriff's Office catch two people accused of having seven pounds of fentanyl in northern Arizona. They reportedly had about 35,000 fentanyl pills.
Five arrested, over a ton of cocaine worth $400M seized off Australia coast
Five men were arrested after authorities seized over a ton of cocaine worth an estimated $400.5 million USD.
Pam Bondi announces ‘largest seizure’ of fentanyl in US history
One of the biggest fentanyl busts in U.S. history was announced this week, in addition to the arrests of 16 people – including a high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel.
North Carolina couple caught with enough fentanyl to kill 13,000: cops
Two people were arrested last week in North Carolina after deputies discovered a quantity of fentanyl large enough to "potentially kill 13,000 people," authorities said.
Coast Guard offloads nearly 19,000 pounds of cocaine in San Diego bust
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded nearly 19,000 pounds of cocaine in San Diego on April 24, 2025, part of a months-long effort to disrupt maritime drug smuggling in the Pacific.
Meth found hidden in shipment of peppers at border
More than $14 million worth of methamphetamine was found hidden inside a shipment of bell peppers and cucumbers at the U.S.-Mexico border, officials said.
Drugs found in checked bag at Sky Harbor, man arrested
Jason Kai allegedly tried to check a suitcase onto a Delta Airlines flight at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport that was packed with more than 20 pounds of drugs. According to court documents, the drugs were found hidden inside a pool toy in the bag. Kai, 38, is accused of multiple felony drug charges.
Large meth bust made along the border
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has made a major bust near the border in South Texas, seizing nearly $5 million worth of meth. Reporter Sarah Alegre has more, from Houston.
'Operation Double Down': Guns, drugs, cash seized during international operation
“Operation Double Down" netted over 20 arrests and the seizure of large quantities of drugs, money, guns and vehicles that were brought into Phoenix from Mexico, police said.
Guns, drugs, cash seized during 'Operation Double Down'
“Operation Double Down" netted over 20 arrests and the seizure of large quantities of drugs, money, guns and vehicles that were brought into Phoenix from Mexico, authorities said during a news conference on Feb. 20.
More than 40 pounds of meth discovered in Seligman
A man is facing several charges after a drug bust outside of Seligman where K9 officer Tex sniffed out more than 40 pounds of meth.
Man sentenced to 151 months in prison for fentanyl and cocaine trafficking in Phoenix
A 34-year-old Mexican national was sentenced to 151 months in prison for his role in a fentanyl and cocaine trafficking operation.
Drug seizure at the border: Nearly 200 pounds of cocaine and meth seized at San Luis Port of Entry
Federal agents seized 117 pounds of meth and 69 pounds of cocaine at the San Luis Port of Entry, turning over a 23-year-old and a 42-year-old man to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
500+ pounds of cocaine seized in northern Arizona traffic stop: DPS
DPS officials say the drugs seized during the traffic stop are estimated to have a street value of up to $22.1 million.