Deputies arrest Buhl man on drug-related charges

Sheriff's deputies seized approximately one pound of marijuana and small amount of crystal substance they suspect is methamphetamine during the arrest of Jose Ortega.

Elmore County sheriffs deputies arrested a Buhl man on drug-related charges Thursday morning.

Jose G. Ortega, 27, remains in confinement at the Elmore County detention center on charges of trafficking in marijuana, two counts of possessing a controlled substance as well as using or possessing drug paraphernalia.

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