Two suspects arrested after deputies served a narcotics search warrant

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma County Narcotics Task Force served a narcotics search warrant at a home and arrested two people after finding almost 16 ounces of Methamphetamine worth almost $9K.

The Yuma County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) said the task force served the search warrant on Thursday evening at a home in the area of Saddle Drive near Frontage Road.

YCSO's K-9 "Aisha" helped with the search and deputies found about 15.49 ounces of Methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $8,782, a firearm, and other items indicative of street sales.

“These investigations sometimes do take time but the investigators follow through with tips, leads, and any type of information they can get to be able to get these dangerous narcotics off the streets,” Said Tania Pavlak the Yuma County Sheriff Department's Public Affairs Specialist.

Two suspects of the search warrant were arrested and booked into the Yuma County Detention Center for multiple drug charges.

One suspect, a 75-year-old man, was booked for the following charges:

• Possession of a Dangerous Drug for Sales,
• Possession of a Weapon in a Drug Offense,
• three counts of Possession of a Dangerous Drug,
• and multiple counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Another suspect, a 47-year-old woman, was booked for the following charges:

• Possession of a Dangerous Drug for Sales,
• Possession of a Dangerous Drug,
• and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

YCSO reminds the community to call (928) 783-4427 to report any suspected drug activity. If you would like to submit an anonymous tip, go to www.yumacountysheriff.org .

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