Burlington Woman, Peoria Man Arrested in Arizona Meth Bust

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Mohave County, Ariz. (KWQC) – A Burlington Woman and Peoria, Il Man were arrested with over 350 pounds of methamphetamine in Arizona.

Officials with the Arizona Department of Public Safety announced a traffic stop Friday, led to 2 arrests and a 362-pound methamphetamine bust.

DPS officials have identified the two people arrested as 52 Julie Jeannie Mason of Burlington and 38 Maurius Montez Mason of Peoria, Ill.  According to the DPS the two are husband and wife.

According to DPS officials, the estimated street value is approximately $4.1 million, the largest single meth seizure in Arizona DPS history.

Officials said an Arizona DPS trooper stopped a vehicle on Interstate 15 in Mohave County and requested backup from a Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Deputy.

Officials with the DPS said a ’cause was developed’ and a search of the vehicle resulted in officers finding the 362 pounds of meth.

Officials said both individuals were arrested for possession of a dangerous drug and transportation of a dangerous drug.

Both suspects were booked into Mesquite, Nevada Police Detention, according to DPS officials.