CASA GRANDE, Arizona (KVOA) — Two people are in custody following Sunday’s drug raid at Casa Grande.
Joey Mata, 37, and Brennon Pincus Magana, 45, had “significant amounts of drugs and weapons” found in their vehicles during a traffic stop on Block 600 of E, according to the Casa Grande Police Department. was later arrested. 6th Street.
Officers seized approximately seven pounds of methamphetamine, 1.9 grams of cocaine, three loaded handguns, nearly $5,000 in cash and $119,000 in checks in Pincus Magana’s name, police said.
In a news release on Monday, police identified Mata as a member of a Mexican mafia gang and a convicted felon, saying he had an extensive criminal record. He is out on bail in Pinal County for attempted and criminal street gang participation. They also said it was pending in Maricopa County.
Mata was booked into the Pinal County Adult Detention Center and charged with possession of dangerous drugs for sale, transportation of dangerous drugs for sale, possession of drug paraphernalia, two counts of misconduct involving a weapon, and money laundering charges. will be forwarded to the Pinal County Attorney. office for review.
Pinkus-Magana was held at the Pinal County Adult Detention Center and charged with possession of dangerous drugs for sale, transportation of dangerous drugs for sale, possession of narcotics, possession of drug paraphernalia, misconduct including weapons, and money laundering. The charges were brought to the Pinal County Attorney’s Office for review.