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Fresno County Detectives Arrest Sinaloa Man with $1 Million in Narcotics
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By Anthony W. Haddad
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July 25, 2024

Narcotics detectives in Fresno County have arrested Jose Araujo-Valenzuela of Sinaloa, Mexico, after a traffic stop led to the discovery of $1 million worth of fentanyl-laced pills and cocaine. (Fresno County SO)

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Narcotics detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office have arrested Jose Araujo-Valenzuela, 21, of Sinaloa, Mexico, on two felony charges of possession of narcotics for sale and one felony charge for using a false compartment.

 Jose Araujo-Valenzuela, 21, of Sinaloa, Mexico, on two felony charges of possession of narcotics for sale and one felony charge for using a false compartment. (Fresno County SO)

Araujo-Valenzuela is being held in the Fresno County Jail with bail set at $230,000.

On Tuesday, detectives conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling along Interstate 5 in Fresno County. K-9 “Gere” detected the scent of drugs, leading to a vehicle search.

Detectives discovered two dozen packages containing 240,000 fentanyl-laced pills, commonly known as M-30s, and one kilogram (2.2 lbs.) of cocaine. The total street value of the seized drugs is estimated at $1 million.

This quantity of narcotics is indicative of drug trafficking organization activity, officials said. The case is being submitted for potential federal prosecution.

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Anyone with information on illegal drug activity is encouraged to report it anonymously by calling the Narcotics Hotline at 1-800-660-1086 or emailing drugtip@fresnosheriff.org.

Additionally, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867 or online at www.valleycrimestoppers.org. Callers will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and has an MBA at Fresno State, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.

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