TUCUMCARI, N.M. (KFDA) - Four people were arrested and charged after a large amount of pills and a firearm were recovered last week in Tucumcari.

Officials say on Thursday, Oct. 9 officers of the Tucumcari Police Department and deputies of the Quay County Sheriff’s Office conducted a narcotics related operation.

The operation led to the seizure of over 1,600 pills, including illegal prescription drugs and fentanyl, as well as methamphetamine and a stolen firearm.

According to police, the operation was conducted on the campus of the Quay Apartments, located at 702 Sunset in Tucumcari, N.M.

Four people were arrested and charged.

Officials say additional information will be released as soon as the investigation is complete.

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