4 arrested, 375,000 suspected fentanyl pills seized in massive Phoenix drug bust
Feb 23, 2022, 3:00 PM
PHOENIX – Four men have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a massive metro Phoenix drug operation, authorities said Wednesday.
Investigators served search warrants at three addresses in west Phoenix and Avondale on Feb. 7 and seized large quantities of drugs, including fentanyl, the Phoenix Police Department said in a press release.
The total included about 375,000 M30 pills suspected of containing fentanyl, more than 2 kilograms of cocaine, 1 kilogram of powder suspected to be fentanyl, 190 pounds of methamphetamine, 3 pounds of heroin and 12 pounds of marijuana, police said.
Seven firearms, five vehicles and more than $70,000 were also seized as part of the investigation, which was conducted by the Phoenix Police Mountain View Precinct Neighborhood Enforcement Team and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
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The suspects were charged by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office as follows:
- Victor Manuel Vargas, 37, five counts involving drugs and weapons.
- Carlos Manuel Munoz-Garcia, 19, one count of possessing narcotics for sale.
- Damien Roman Escobar, 21, three counts involving drugs and weapons.
- Jake Aldaco, 28, two counts of possessing drugs for sale.
