A massive fentanyl bust has rocked the Grand Canyon State, as authorities announced the indictment of a New Mexico man on charges of possessing the deadly opioid with the intent to distribute.
Luis Angel Pulido, 22, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, was stopped on Interstate 40, on the Navajo Nation Indian Reservation, in Sanders, Arizona, after committing civil traffic violations. During the traffic stop, a drug-sniffing canine alerted on Pulido’s vehicle. Bureau of Indian Affairs officers searched the vehicle and discovered approximately 47 pounds of fentanyl pills hidden in the trunk.
The indictment alleges that, on or about April 7, 2024, Pulido knowingly and intentionally possessed with the intent to distribute a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl, a Schedule II controlled substance.
Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $1,000,000, and up to lifetime supervised release.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is conducting the investigation in this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Genevieve Ozark, District of Arizona, Phoenix, is handling the prosecution.
Pulido’s indictment is a stark reminder of the dangers of fentanyl and the importance of law enforcement’s efforts to combat the opioid epidemic. The fentanyl seized in this case is equivalent to over 47,000 lethal doses, putting countless lives at risk.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, urges anyone with information about fentanyl trafficking or other crimes to come forward and report it to the authorities.
Contact information: U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, (602) 514-7162.
Key Facts
- State: Arizona
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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