Edward H. Campbell (@EdwardHCampbell)

Illegal Aliens from Honduras Charged after Law Enforcement Seized Approximately 7,500 Fentanyl Pills in the District of Utah SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City returned an indictment today charging two illegal aliens from Honduras, residing illegally in Utah, with drug crimes after law enforcement allegedly located and seized approximately 7,500 fentanyl pills for distribution in the District of Utah. Kevin Arrazola-Canaca, 26, residing illegally in Tooele County, Utah; and Eddy Otel Arrazola-Canaca, 34, residing illegally in Kearns, Utah, were charged by complaint on July 16, 2026. According to court documents, on July 15, 2026, law enforcement executed a search warrant on a vehicle and residence in the District of Utah. Law enforcement first encountered Eddy, the driver and sole occupant, during a traffic stop. Pursuant to a search warrant, detectives located and found approximately 295 grams of pills, which tested positive for fentanyl hidden within the dashboard of the car. That same day, detectives also executed a search warrant at a residence. During the search of the residence, Kevin was the sole occupant inside the residence. Inside the residence, detectives located and seized approximately 455 grams of pills, which tested positive for fentanyl, and $17,503 in cash. In total, Eddy possessed approximately 2,950 fentanyl pills, and Kevin possessed approximately 4,550 fentanyl pills. Both were arrested. https://www.justice.gov/usao-ut/pr/illegal-aliens-honduras-charged-after-law-enforcement-seized-approximately-7500-fentanyl #News #US #Utah #Mexico #Border #Crime #Illegals #Narcotrafficking