9 arrested in drug bust in southern Arizona

Associated Press | Posted: Friday, February 3, 2012 8:41 am

Federal agents, state police and the Pinal County Sheriff's Office arrested nine people and confiscated nearly 500 pounds of marijuana during a drug enforcement operation this week.

The Border Patrol said Friday the busts occurred Wednesday night near Interstate 8 in Stanfield. Agents also confiscated an AK-47 assault rifle.

9 arrested in drug bust in southern Arizona