More than ton of pot seized in Nogales, Ariz.

Federal agents seized more than 2,300 pounds of marijuana and arrested three suspects Wednesday during a surveillance operation in Nogales.

Tucson jury: Border agents violated smugglers’ civil rights

Two Border Patrol agents were found guilty of violating the civil rights of four drug smugglers in 2008.

2 arrested in separate border pot-smuggling incidents

Two people were arrested Tuesday in separate incidents at the Dennis DeConcini Port of Entry for trying to smuggle about $304,000 worth of marijuana into the United States, a federal official said.

Border officers find drug assortment in Mexican woman’s pickup truck

A 54-year-old Mexican woman was arrested Wednesday after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Naco Port of Entry said they found about 150 pounds of assorted drugs.

Attorneys in Guerena civil case told to be mindful

Long story short. The attorneys in Vanessa Guerena v. Pima County have to be very careful when they talk to the media for the forseeable future.

Border Patrol: Shuttle rider had nearly two pounds of meth

An 18-year-old shuttle van passenger was arrested on suspicion of smuggling drugs after Border Patrol agents at a checkpoint south of Tucson found her carrying methamphetamine.

Detectives hoping to find more evidence in Guerena drug case

A Pima County grand jury indicted Alejandro Guerena on nearly two dozen drug charges last March, but the sheriff's department isn't done with him yet.

12 smugglers with 1,250 lbs of pot caught SW of Tucson

A dozen drug smugglers carrying 1,250 pounds of marijuana were arrested Tuesday night by Border Patrol agents southwest of Tucson.

Mexican beauty queen killed in shootout

CULIACAN, Mexico —A 20-year-old state beauty queen has been killed in northern Mexico during a running gun battle between soldiers and the gang of drug traffickers she was traveling with, officials say.

Woman arrested in heroin smuggling attempt in Nogales

A Mexican national was arrested Friday for attempting to smuggle more than $77,000 worth of heroin through the Dennis DeConcini Port in Nogales.

Tucson woman given 10.5 years in 2011 killing

A Tucson woman was sentenced to 10 1/2 years in prison Wednesday in the May 2011 death of a 46-year-old local man.

21 people sentenced for drug smuggling on Tohono O'odham reservation

A 33-year-old Caborca, Sonora, resident has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for possessing firearms in connection with a drug-trafficking organization.

Pima County deputies seek brothers in drug case

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Alejandro and Gerardo Guerena, who are wanted for drug trafficking and money laundering.

Douglas couple convicted of AHCCCS fraud

A Douglas couple has been sentenced to probation and ordered to pay restitution for defrauding the state’s health-care program, after collecting benefits while raking in thousands of dollars from drug trafficking.

TV show to feature Arizona border group

A longtime Arizona border group will be featured Wednesday on the Outdoor Channel’s “Border Battles” television show.

Border Patrol agent fires gun near Nogales

A Border Patrol agent fired his weapon early Monday morning near the border fence in downtown Nogales after suspected drug smugglers threw rocks at agents, officials said.

Drug kingpin given 22 years in Tucson case

A drug trafficking kingpin was sentenced to over 22 years in prison Monday in U.S. District Court in Tucson.

Major drug ring busted in Arizona

TEMPE - Arizona authorities have arrested some 200 people, and seized $7.8 million in cash and more than 1,200 pounds of drugs following an investigation they say has dismantled an "extensive" drug trafficking cell tied to the powerful Sinaloa cartel, federal and state authorities announced …

Tucson meth ring leader gets 15 years

The leader of a Tucson drug trafficking organization was sentenced to 15 years in prison Tuesday for smuggling methamphetamine into the U.S. and illegally exporting firearms into Mexico.

Border Patrol arrests 16 suspected smugglers

Border Patrol agents recovered more than 1,000 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated $543,000 and arrested 16 suspected drug smugglers while patrolling in the western Arizona desert.