Since March 4th DPS has made 10 significant highway interdiction seizures resulting in the seizure of 4,610 pounds of marijuana, 24.5 pounds of methamphetamine, 9.5 pounds of cocaine, and $80,683 US currency. The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) recovered approximately 4,300 pounds of marijuana after the driver was stopped for a traffic violation. The marijuana has a street value of approximately $2.1 million dollars. These seizures over the last 8 days demonstrate the benefits of interdiction on Arizona’s highways.
DPS will continue these interdiction efforts in pursuit of its mission to protect human life and property by enforcing state laws and deterring criminal activity.
DPS Director Colonel Frank Milstead will be available to talk to the media about the department’s interdiction efforts tomorrow morning March 13, 2015 at DPS Headquarters at 10am. Media seeking interviews should contact Raul Garcia at 602-526-7468.