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Idaho State Police
District 6 1540 Foote Dr.
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828
(208) 528-3400 FAX: (208) 528-3485
For Immediate Release: 6/6/2022 10:47 p.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office
On June 5, 2022, Idaho State Police stopped a Hyundai Santa Fe traveling northbound on I15 in the Idaho Falls area. During the course of the stop, probable cause for a search of the vehicle was obtained. A search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of nearly 2,000 Fentanyl pills located inside the vehicle. The pills had an estimated $55,000 street value at their destination location. Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and a loaded firearm were also located in the vehicle.
As a result of the stop, two Minnesota females ages 36 and 38 years were arrested and booked at the Bonneville County jail for the following charges:
Felony-Felon in Possession of a Firearm
Felony-Possession of Fentanyl with intent to Deliver
Felony-Possession of Methamphetamine with intent to Deliver
Misdemeanor-Violation of a Protection Order
Misdemeanor-Possession of Marijuana
Misdemeanor-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
The 38 year old female was also charged with Misdemeanor-Providing False Identity. Two non-US Citizen males ages 20 and 43 were arrested for Misdemeanor-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. This case in under investigation by the Idaho State Police.
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