(The Center Square) – Maricopa County Superior Court has sentenced a man to five years in prison and three years of probation for selling fentanyl and methamphetamine.

The case focused on two major drug transactions involving the sale of 10,000 fentanyl pills and 7 pounds of methamphetamine earlier this year. Eduardo Cruz pleaded guilty to three drug felonies, including “conspiracy to sell drugs” and operating an illegal business.

“My office is committed to protecting Arizona communities from the dangers of drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine,” said Attorney General Mays. We will continue to make efforts to hold those who distributed them accountable according to the law.”

Mr. Cruz will also be required to pay a $15,000 fine.

Fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking and trafficking remains a top concern in Arizona, exacerbated by the border crisis. Authorities regularly announce seizures and arrests of the two deadly drugs near the border and in the Phoenix metropolitan area. center square Phoenix police arrested a woman who was planning to fly to Atlanta with 50,000 fentanyl pills and 13 pounds of the powdered substance in her checked luggage, according to a report Wednesday.