PIMA COUNTY, Ariz. — A motorist was arrested Thursday in Southern Arizona after authorities reported finding over 370,000 fentanyl pills in their car.
Imelda Carter, 47, was taken into custody after Pima County Sheriff's Office detectives conducted a traffic stop near Interstate 10 and South Park Avenue near Tucson.
About 371,000 fentanyl pills, also known as "M-30" pills, were allegedly found in Carter's possession.
Detectives said the amount of pills allegedly found in the suspect's car is worth about $1.4 million. Carter was turned over to federal officials and will eventually be charged with multiple felonies.
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