Mexican Citizen Arrested With Fentanyl Near Cordes Lakes

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Approximately 11 lbs. of fentanyl

On Tuesday afternoon, a Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputy made a traffic stop on the I-17 north bound just north of Cordes Lakes, which resulted in the confiscation of approximately 11 lbs. of fentanyl and one arrest.

The deputy pulled the driver, Maximilano Gonzalez-Beltran, over for having a view obstruction hanging from his rear-view mirror, and excessive tint on his windows. During questioning, Gonzalez-Beltran admitted to transporting the drugs.

He was booked into the Yavapai County Jail in Prescott.

Gonzalez-Beltran is being charged with transportation of a narcotic drug for sale and possession and use of drug paraphernalia. He is a Mexican citizen who stated he entered the United States through the Port of Nogales, and was traveling north through Yavapai County.

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