9 arrested in Farmington-area drug raid

Posted: 08/27/2010 01:01:27 PM MDT

FARMINGTON - New Mexico law enforcement officers seized nearly one half of a pound of methamphetamine and arrested nine people during raids in the Farmington-area.

The suspects, ranging in age from early 20's to late 40's, were arrested and charged with drug trafficking offenses.

Members of a narcotics task force from San Juan County, Farmington and Bloomfield police departments executed numerous search and arrest warrants Thursday at four residences and a commercial business.

A task force spokesman says officials also seized six vehicles, one handgun and about $25,000 in cash.

Authorities say all but three of the suspects arrested were Mexican nationals and are believed to be in the U.S. illegally.
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Information from: The Daily Times, http://www.daily-times.com

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