Fort Myers man accused of trafficking fentanyl, other drugs after traffic stop drug bust

A Fort Myers man was arrested on Sunday after being accused of trafficking fentanyl and being found in possession of other drugs. According to the Fort Myers Police Department, officers conducted a traffic stop on a white SUV on Palm Beach Boulevard. The driver was identified as Hilario Miguel Jose, 33, and was found to have a revoked driver's license. Officers then searched the SUV and located multiple bags containing suspected fentanyl, a larger bag also containing fentanyl, suspected marijuana, six THC vapes, a digital scale, multiple small plastic bags, and $663 in cash, FMPD said. Jose was arrested and faces charges of knowingly operating a motor vehicle with a revoked driver's license, trafficking fentanyl, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to sell, and possession of marijuana with intent to sell. DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV