PHOENIX — Police arrested two men and seized $380,000 worth of illegal drugs, firearms and cash in what the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is calling an illegal THC vape cartridge operation.
Tucker Reese, 23, and Kolby Stevens, 23, were taken into custody without issues at a residence near the Carefree Highway and I-17.
Police recovered the following:
1,0001 grams of THC vape carts (approx. value $55,000).
8 Jars Narcotic Distillate (approx. value $300,000)
300 pounds mid grade marijuana (used to manufacture BHO, approx. value $30,000)
2 ounces of Shatter (approx. value $1000)
Closed Loop BHO Manufacturing Lab
Approx. $,3000 Cash
Rifle, Shotgun, 4 handguns
2 vehicles, boat and Can-Am ATV
Included in the seizing was edible marijuana products with plays on popular brand names.
Per MCSO, Reece and Stevens face felony charges for sale of narcotic drugs, possession of narcotic drugs, possession of manufacturing equipment for narcotic drugs, possession of marijuana for sale and possession of a weapon in a drug offense.