According to Tucson police, the pills have an estimated value of around $4 million.
Tucson police made a significant seizure of over one million suspected fentanyl pills during a traffic stop on Interstate 10.
During an operation aimed at suspected drug trafficking in Southern Arizona, police officers pulled over a vehicle driven by 42-year-old Abraham Loustaunau.
The police discovered approximately 1.1 million pills concealed in the vehicle, and the driver, who was reportedly armed with a handgun, was apprehended and taken into custody.
According to the police, the pills are estimated to be worth around $4 million.
Locals refer to the Phoenix Metropolitan Area as “The Valley,” making it the largest metropolitan area in the Southwest.
The Valley comprises several prominent cities apart from Phoenix, including:
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- Mesa
- Chandler
- Scottsdale
- Tempe
- Glendale
- Surprise
- Peoria
- Gilbert
- El Mirage
- Avondale
- Litchfield Park
- Goodyear
- Buckeye
The location of a city in relation to Phoenix determines whether it falls within the “East Valley” or “West Valley.”
The population of the cities in the Valley is 4,845,832 people, as per the 2020 United States Census. With this figure, it ranks as the 11th largest metropolitan area in the country, trailing closely behind the Boston and Atlanta areas.
Maricopa County is a significantly large county in Arizona, spanning over a vast area. Its size is quite impressive, making it the fourth largest county in the United States.
Maricopa County has a population of 4,485,414 people, making it the fourth largest county in the United States based on population, as reported by the 2020 Census.
Maricopa County, covering an impressive 9,224 square miles, is home to approximately 63% of Arizona’s population. In fact, this county is even larger than seven entire U.S. states, including Rhode Island, Delaware, Connecticut, Hawaii, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
Maricopa County boasts one of the largest park systems in the nation. With an impressive estimated 120,000 acres of open space parks, the county offers a multitude of recreational opportunities. Visitors can explore hundreds of miles of scenic trails, immerse themselves in nature at the various nature centers, and even enjoy camping at the county’s campgrounds.
Phoenix, the county’s seat, serves as the state capital and is ranked as the 5th most populous city in the United States according to the census.
The county got its name from the Maricopa, also known as the Piipaash, Native American Tribe.