Suspect Arrested in Tucson Drug and Weapon Bust
Staff Report / tempelocal.org
A suspect was arrested in Tucson on Wednesday, November 13, following the efforts of the Arizona State Gang Task Force (GIITEM). This arrest is linked to multiple weapon and drug-related offenses.
Detectives executed two search warrants during this operation. They seized several firearms, including two fully automatic Thompson submachine guns, four 9mm pistols, one AK-47 rifle, and one AR-15 short barrel rifle. Additionally, the detectives confiscated significant quantities of illegal drugs: 110 grams of fentanyl, 15 grams of heroin, 137 grams of methamphetamine, and 192 grams of cocaine.
GIITEM is a multi-agency task force under the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) that focuses on suppressing criminal gangs and transnational crime. The task force collaborates with citizens and various agencies while utilizing intelligence resources in their efforts.
Source: Arizona DPS
Source Type: Police
Source Location:
| Nov 15, 2024 at 3:48 PM | Police |
ASU Alumni Unite in Tucson for Art & Friendship
ASU alumni enjoyed art and connection at a Tucson social event.
| Oct 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM | College |
Arizona DPS Honors Forensic Experts Nationally
Arizona dept honors forensic experts for vital criminal justice support.
| Sep 15, 2025 at 3:54 PM | Police |
Tempe Alumni Host Tucson Art Friendship Workshop
Local artist Linus Schief hosts friendly art workshop in Tucson, Oct. 2.
| Sep 12, 2025 at 6:20 PM | College |
Authorities Remember Sergeant Blaser, Fallen in Tucson.
Sergeant John Blaser died after being struck by a drunk driver.
| Aug 31, 2025 at 6:20 PM | Police |
ASU Alumni Host Pickleball Night in Tucson
ASU alumni host Tucson Pickleball Night on Sept 12 for all skills.
| Aug 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM | College |
ASU Alumni Ignite Community Spirit Across Arizona
ASU alumni host community events statewide to support local programs and students.
| Aug 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM | College |
Four Tucson Crew Suspects Arrested in LA Burglaries
LAPD arrested four Tucson Crew burglary suspects during coordinated West LA operation.
| Jul 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Police |
UNM Women's Basketball to Face Arizona in Tucson
UNM Women’s Basketball embarks on challenging home-and-home series versus Arizona.
| Jul 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM | Sports |
Agent Aids Dementia Veteran’s Flight Mistake Rescue
Southwest agent helps elderly veteran with dementia reach intended flight destination.
| Jul 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Airport |
Arizona DPS Launches First Tucson S.T.A.R. Program
Arizona hosts STEM training for high schoolers on real-world public safety careers.
| Jun 13, 2025 at 3:29 PM | Police |