SAPD Takes Down Drug Dealing Couple Toting 2.5 Pounds of Meth

SAN ANGELO, TX – The San Angelo Police Department made a drug bust on Monday that yielded nearly 3 pounds of meth.

According to the San Angelo Police Department,on Monday, September 28, 2020, Investigators with the San Angelo Police Department’s Street Crimes Division obtained Warrants of Arrest and Search for a San Angelo man believed to be trafficking narcotics from his residence.

The warrants, issued by Justice of the Peace Susan Werner, named 22-year-old Anthony Durst to be in possession of narcotics at a residence located in the 5400 block of Ben Ficklin Road.

Durst was located and detained during a traffic stop just prior to the execution of the search warrant where officers seized approximately two and one half (2.5) pounds of suspected Methamphetamine, approximately $22,500.00 in U.S. Currency, three firearms, and body armor.

Durst and a female companion, identified as 22-year-old Paulina Vizcaino, have been charged with First Degree Felony Manufacture Delivery of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1. Additional charges may be forthcoming pending the outcome of this ongoing investigation.

The Department’s Patrol Division and the Center for Tactical Medicine assisted with yesterday’s operation.