A traffic stop by Gila County Sheriff’s Office at Main Street and Hwy 87 in Payson resulted in the seizure of a large amount of drugs.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a black Jeep Grand Cherokee in Payson, for a traffic violation when they detected indications of criminal behavior, and a search was conducted.
Deputies located approximately 35 pounds of blue pills suspected of being fentanyl, one pound of a white powder suspected of being cocaine, and small amount of crystalline substance suspected of being methamphetamine.
Carlos Higueera Rivera, age 27 was booked into the Gila County Jail on the following charges:
• Possession of Narcotic Drug, Possession of Narcotic Drug for sale, Transportation of Narcotic Drug, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Dangerous Drugs, Possession of Firearm in commission of Drug Offense
Juan Jose Haro Aranda, age 23
• Possession of Narcotic Drug, Possession of Narcotic Drug for sale, Transportation of Narcotic Drug, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Dangerous Drugs