A narcotics investigation at an East El Paso motel led to the arrest of a man and the seizure of crystal meth and fentanyl pills.
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit conducted an investigation Monday involving illegal drugs at a motel in the 7900 block of Gateway East Boulevard near I-10 and Yarbrough Drive, sheriff's officials said.
During the investigation, deputies saw 40-year-old David Lemos leave the motel.
A traffic stop was then conducted on Lemos’ car and deputies found various illegal drugs inside, officials said.
A search warrant was then obtained by deputies and executed at the motel room Lemos was staying in. Deputies said they found more drugs inside the motel room.