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Over 1,300 pounds of meth recovered in major LA County drug raid
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· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The search, conducted by local and federal law enforcement officials, yielded over 1,300 pounds of the drug.
A major drug raid was carried out in Los Angeles County, resulting in the recovery of a large quantity of methamphetamine. The search, conducted by local and federal law enforcement officials, yielded over 1,300 pounds of the drug. This seizure is part of a larger investigation into a drug-trafficking operation.
The investigation, initiated in January, has also led to the seizure of fentanyl pills and additional methamphetamine. A secret methamphetamine lab was discovered in a remote desert area of the county. Further details on the raid and investigation are available from the Los Angeles Port Police and other authorities involved.
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Category: safety Published: August 3, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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