x
Breaking News
More () »

Police seize $600,000 worth of fentanyl in Scottsdale

Police found a total of 33.5 pounds of fentanyl contraband during a traffic stop.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A large drug bust in Scottsdale resulted in police seizing $600,000 worth of fentanyl contraband Thursday, officials said. 

Officers with the Scottsdale Police Department mad arrests during a traffic stop near Scottsdale and McKellips roads.

During the traffic stop, officers searched the vehicle and found 23 pounds of fentanyl pills and 10.5 pounds of fentanyl powder. Police said that amount of drugs has an estimated street value of $600,000. 

Police have not released information about the suspects arrested due to the investigation being active. 

Credit: Scottsdale Police Department

VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL: Policía incauta $600,000 en fentanilo en Scottsdale

RELATED: DEA seizes 150,000 suspected fentanyl pills, guns and 32K in cash from Phoenix man's apartment

RELATED: Police sieze thousands of grams of illegal drugs, weapons from Mesa man's home

Up to Speed

Catch up on the latest news and stories on the 12 News YouTube channel. Subscribe today.

Arizona's Silent Witness program allows people to send in tips and share information about crimes happening within their local communities. 

The program shares unsolved felony case information in multiple ways, including TV, radio and social media. 

Anyone who has information on a crime or recognizes a suspect described by the program is asked to call 480-948-6377, go to the program's website online or download the Silent Witness app to provide a tip. The identity of anyone who submits a tip is kept anonymous. 

Calls to Silent Witness are answered 24/7 by a live person and submitted tips are accepted at all times. Submitted tips are then sent to the detective(s) in charge of the specific case. 

Individuals who submit tips that lead to an arrest or indictment in the case can get a reward of up to $1,000. 

Have a tip? Submit it on the Silent Witness tip form here. 

Before You Leave, Check This Out