### Municipal Police Seize Nearly Four Kilograms of “Crystal” in “Blind Mule” Case
**TJGringo Staff Report | August 21, 2024**
In a significant drug bust at the international border, local police confiscated nearly four kilograms of “crystal” methamphetamine from a vehicle. The incident occurred when a vigilant Phoenix, Arizona resident discovered suspicious packages in his Toyota Tacoma and immediately contacted the Municipal Police for assistance.
Acting swiftly on a tip-off from the Central Radio Station, municipal officers arrived on the scene and inspected the packages. They discovered that the bales, wrapped in adhesive tape, contained a granular substance resembling “crystal” methamphetamine. Each package was found to weigh nearly four kilograms and also included a GPS tracking device.
The suspicious packages were promptly handed over to the State Attorney General’s Office for further investigation. Meanwhile, the authorities from the SSPCM urged citizens to report such cases immediately via the 9-1-1 emergency line or the Emergency Button App.
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