Utah Man Arrested with 100 Pounds of Methamphetamine

Washington City, Utah – A 50-year-old man, Reyes Rojo Burgos, was arrested on Friday, February 20, 2026, after authorities discovered 100 pounds of methamphetamine in his vehicle during a traffic stop in Southern Utah. Burgos is facing charges related to possession and intent to distribute a controlled substance.

Details of the Arrest

The Washington City Police Department initiated the traffic stop shortly before 2 a.m. After observing Burgos failing to come to a complete stop at a stop sign. During the stop, a detective from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office requested to search the vehicle. Burgos consented to the search.

According to an affidavit, the search revealed several large cardboard boxes concealed under plastic wrap, a packaging method commonly associated with narcotics. Upon opening the boxes, officers found 100 gallon-sized plastic bags, each containing a white, crystal-like substance identified as methamphetamine.

Suspect’s Statement and Motive

Burgos reportedly told officers he was transporting the drugs to pay off a debt owed in Mexico, with the promise of receiving $5,000 upon successful delivery.

Ongoing Investigation and Charges

Burgos was booked into the Purgatory Correctional Facility on suspicion of second-degree felony possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. KUTV reports that Homeland Security Investigations, along with police departments from Hurricane City, Santa Clara-Ivins and St. George, are also involved in the investigation.

ABC4 Utah also reported on the arrest, confirming the seizure of over 100 pounds of methamphetamine during the traffic stop.

Instagram posts also confirmed the arrest and booking of Reyes Rojo Burgos.

Recent Drug Enforcement in Utah

This arrest follows other recent drug enforcement activities in Utah, including a large fentanyl drug bust involving multiple states and the discovery of nearly 30 pounds of methamphetamine during a vehicle search in Green River.