TUCSON, Arizona — Tucson Police Department’s Westside Community Response Team arrested two suspected drug dealers in separate Tucson drug arrests, seizing drugs, guns, and cash, authorities announced Monday. The drug enforcement operations, shared on social media March 17, 2025, highlight efforts to tackle narcotics crime in Tucson.
One arrest recovered over 1.5 pounds of methamphetamine and fentanyl, plus a pistol, from a prohibited possessor—someone barred from owning firearms due to prior convictions. In another Tucson police operation, a search of a suspected cocaine dealer uncovered over 3.5 ounces of cocaine, three pistols, and thousands in cash. Authorities credited the team and community tips.
These Tucson drug arrests follow regional drug busts. On February 15, 2025, Pima County Sheriff’s deputies seized 26 pounds of meth, pills, heroin, and guns, per tucson.com. On February 11, 2025, the FBI noted 54 firearms-related charges in Arizona since October 2023, often tied to drugs. No direct link to Monday’s arrests is confirmed.
Suspect identities, dates, and locations remain undisclosed, creating gaps. No conflicting reports emerged, though details are limited. The prohibited possessor focus aligns with Tucson’s push against illegal firearms and narcotics.
The operations blended police work with Tucson resident input, though tip sources weren’t detailed. As of March 17, 2025, investigations remain active, with potential for additional charges.
