Washoe County man arrested in drug trafficking investigation

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – A man is in custody following a months-long investigation into drug sales in Washoe County.

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office said its Narcotics Task Force arrested 29-year-old Pablo Doval-Avalos on Monday. During the investigation, authorities said they found 58 pounds of methamphetamine, 1 pound of heroin, 3,500 fentanyl pills and two firearms. In total, they estimated the value of the seized narcotics at more than $850,000.

Doval-Avalos was transported to the Washoe County Detention Center. He is accused of several charges including:

• Possession of a controlled substance (42+ grams)
• Trafficking in a controlled substance (400+ grams)
• Selling and transporting a controlled substance
• Possession with Intent to Sell a Controlled Substance
• Possession of a firearm by a prohibited person

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