A man was charged after a search of his residence led to the seizure of over one million suspected fentanyl pills, according to the United States Attorney's Office District of Arizona.

Juan Alfonso Torres-Rodriguez, 27, was charged by criminal complaint on March 9, 2023, with one count of possessing suspected fentanyl pills for distribution.

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The charge came after law enforcement officials said they observed Torres-Rodriguez taking part in a suspected drug transaction, the attorney's office said.

Law enforcement officials then conducted searches of Torres-Rodriguez's residence and vehicle, which led to the seizure of more than one million pills suspected of containing Fentanyl. The complaint said Torres-Rodriguez planned to distribute the pills.

Torres-Rodriguez could face anywhere between a decade to life in prison as a conviction for possessing 400 grams or more of fentanyl for distribution carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison with a maximum penalty of life in prison, according to the attorney's office. He could also face a fine of up to $10,000,000.

The investigation was conducted by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force Group. The United States Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, Phoenix, will be handling the prosecution.

This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: 1 million suspected fentanyl pills seized in Arizona, man charged