FIVE PEOPLE IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO ARE UNDER ARREST ON DRUG CHARGES FOLLOWING A THREE MONTH INVESTIGATION IN TAOS AND RIO ARRIBA COUNTIES. SEVERAL AGENCIES TOOK PART IN THE OPERATION CENTERING ON DRUG ACTIVITY IN PENASCO, DIXON, AND CORDOVA.
FOUR OF THE DEFENDANTS ARE CHARGED WITH TRAFFICKING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES…THE FIFTH IS CHARGED WITH POSSESSION. STATE POLICE SAY HUNDREDS OF PRESCRIPTION PILLS WERE CONFISCATED, ALONG WITH METH, COCAINE, HEROIN AND MARIJUANA.
