MALTA, Mont. – A stolen vehicle from Billings was found in Malta on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, leading to the arrest of three individuals.
The Phillips County Sheriff’s Office reported that after it was located, officers conducted surveillance on the vehicle. Three people entered the vehicle and began driving away, prompting a high-risk traffic stop.
All three individuals were taken into custody. A K-9 Unit was brought in and indicated the potential presence of narcotics in the vehicle. The vehicle has been seized, pending a search warrant.
The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to determine the full extent of the situation.