Drugs With Street Value Of $1,288,000 Seized, 3 Arrested In Durango
DURANGO, Colo. (CBS4) - Three people have been arrested after a long-term narcotics investigation in southwestern Colorado.
According to the Southwest Drug Task Force, Salvador Anguiano-Estrada, Stacy Lutz and Raquel Salazar, all of Casa Grande, Arizona, were all arrested in Durango last Friday and Saturday. They are charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and heroin.
The Southwest Drug Task Force called the nine-month investigation "Operation Bad Mule" and had the help of investigators from many different law enforcement agencies.
"The operation targeted a drug trafficking organization distributing large quantities of methamphetamine and heroin in La Plata County … resulting in the seizure of 10 pounds of methamphetamine, seven pounds of heroin, 2.3 ounces of cocaine, $5,100 in cash and two automobiles," the task force said in a statement.
According the task force, the street value of the seized illegal drugs was estimated at $1,288,000.