The largest meth seizure recorded by the Los Angeles Division of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration was a nearly two-ton haul found in Norco, officials said on Wednesday.
“A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of 66 kilograms of cocaine and an additional seizure of approximately 3,552 pounds of methamphetamine from numerous boxes located in the garage,” the agency stated. “The total seized drugs have an estimated street value of $33 million.”
According to DEA Los Angeles Special Agent in Charge Bill Bodner, “Synthetic substances like methamphetamine are highly addictive, hazardous, and killing individuals at frightening rates.” This massive seizure likely saved lives and prevented the Sinaloa Cartel from doing business and profiting on the lives of people in our communities.”
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The DEA claims that agents collaborated with the Fontana Police Department to thwart a Sinaloa Cartel drug supply scheme, with a Norco home acting as a key component of the pipeline. Authorities discovered 3,200 pounds of methamphetamine and over 145 pounds of cocaine, with a combined market value of $33 million, within the home’s garage and inside the car, respectively.
