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New Mexico man arrested with drugs and guns in Midland
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk Gabriella Meza , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the arrest and the man's charges are available from local news sources, including Yourbasin and Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ.
A traffic stop in Ector County led to the arrest of a man from New Mexico. During the stop, authorities found a significant amount of drugs, including more than two pounds of methamphetamine and cocaine. The man was also found to be in possession of two handguns.
One of the handguns had previously been reported stolen. The arrest was made in Ector County, which is near Odessa . Further details about the arrest and the man's charges are available from local news sources, including Yourbasin and Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ.
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Category: safety Published: July 30, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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