Pinal County drug bust nets 102 arrests, 3,200 pounds of pot

Lauren Featherstone -
Feb. 23, 2011 09:01 AM
The Arizona Republic-12 News Breaking News Team

The Pinal County Sheriff's Office reported Wednesday morning the arrest of 102 suspects and the seizure of 3,200 pounds of marijuana after a four-day operation in the Vekol Valley and Silver Bell Mountain areas.

The multi-agency operation, which targeted drug and human trafficking, began Feb. 16th and ended Saturday. In addition to the arrests and seizure, agencies recovered seven stolen vehicles and confiscated 12 firearms.

The marijuana is worth $2.5 million.

In December, state police and other agencies raided the Vekol Valley and recovered 3,000 pounds of marijuana and took 49 people into custody.

Vekol Valley is halfway between Casa Grande and Gila Bend.

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