AK-47, Million Dollar Drug Bust: Fugitive Lovers Caught in Albuquerque Motel Raid

Major Drug Bust in Albuquerque

• 🎯 Albuquerque police initiated a raid on a motel after tracking a vehicle linked to a woman with felony warrants.
• 💡 The initial stop escalated when officers observed drugs and a gun in plain view, leading to a full search of the motel room.

Seizure of Contraband

• 💰 Inside the room, officers discovered over $1 million worth of drugs, including heroin, cocaine, and fentanyl.
• 🔫 Authorities also seized multiple firearms, including an AK-47, and approximately $47,000 in cash.
• ⚠️ An explosive ordinance, possibly a flashbang, was also found, requiring specialized handling.

Suspect Apprehension

• 🏃‍♂️ Xavier Garcia, identified as the male suspect, attempted to flee by jumping from the second floor but was apprehended with the assistance of a drone.
• ⛓️ Garcia was initially detained for evading and later arrested for concealing his identity, though he eventually provided his name.
• 👩 Merena Perez, the woman with the outstanding warrants, was also arrested in connection with the drug trafficking charges.

Legal Proceedings

• ⚖️ Both Perez and Garcia are facing hefty charges related to drug trafficking and possession of firearms.
• 📺 The incident was captured on body camera footage and featured on Law&Crime's "Cop Cast" hosted by Chris Stewart.