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Traffic Stop and Search Warrant Leads to Seizure of 70 Pounds of Methamphetamine, 1.29 Kilos of Cocaine and Weapons

October 24th, 2025
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A Joint Operation between the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Drug Enforcement Administration, Brighton Police and Commerce City Police SWAT Team Led to a Large Drug Seizure

ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (Friday Oct. 24, 2025) – Last week, a joint operation and a traffic stop in unincorporated Adams County led to an arrest and large drug and weapons seizure.  The operation involved the North Metro Task Force (which consists of Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Brighton Police, Westminster Police, Broomfield Police, Commerce City Police, Thornton Police, and Northglenn Police), the Adams County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division and SWAT Team, the Drug Enforcement Administration (Rocky Mountain HIDTA Front Range Task Force) and the Brighton PD/Commerce City PD SWAT Team.

During the traffic stop, 50 pounds of methamphetamine, two handguns and several thousands of dollars were seized.  During a search warrant execution at a residence following the traffic stop, 20 more pounds of methamphetamine, 1.29 kilos of cocaine, two handguns, a rifle and several thousands of dollars were seized.

One person was arrested and was taken to jail on new charges.

Due to the ongoing investigation, no further information will be released at this time.

 

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