PHOENIX, Ariz. — A woman from southern Arizona has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to two felony charges related to attempts to sell fentanyl and heroin pills, according to a statement from the Arizona Attorney General’s Office.
Elvira Felix was sentenced on July 9 in Pima County Superior Court to 2.5 years in prison for each of the two counts of attempting to sell a narcotic drug, both classified as Class 3 felonies. The sentences will be served concurrently, meaning she will spend a total of 2.5 years behind bars.
Two Trafficking Attempts in Pima County
Felix’s crimes took place in Pima County over a span of just a few months. In December 2024, she was caught attempting to sell approximately 2.65 pounds of heroin pills to a third party. Then, in March 2025, she was again apprehended — this time trying to sell around 2.4 pounds of fentanyl pills.
Together, the two incidents involved over 5 pounds of illegal narcotics, both considered especially dangerous due to the high overdose risk associated with fentanyl and heroin.
Financial Penalties and Ongoing Enforcement
In addition to her prison sentence, Felix has been ordered to pay a total of $12,500 in restitution:
$4,500 to the Arizona Anti-Racketeering Revolving Fund
$8,000 to the Arizona Department of Public Safety to cover the costs of the investigations.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes emphasized the state’s continued efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking, stating:
Traffickers will be found and prosecuted. Dismantling the criminal organizations responsible for bringing fentanyl into Arizona remains a top priority for the Attorney General’s Office and law enforcement agencies across the state.
Part of a Larger Trend
This sentencing comes amid a growing crackdown on fentanyl-related offenses in Arizona. In recent months, several individuals have received lengthy prison terms for trafficking large quantities of fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine.
Authorities continue to urge the public to report any suspected drug activity and remind residents that fentanyl remains one of the leading causes of overdose deaths in the state.
