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Palmdale drug bust: Illegal dumping complaint leads to massive 800-pound meth seizure

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: FOX 11 Digital Team, as published by FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) · June 26, 2026 · 1 min read

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In the city of Palmdale, a significant discovery was made. A large quantity of meth was found, weighing approximately 800 pounds. This substantial seizure is notable in the area. It resulted from a complaint about improper waste disposal at an empty lot. Further information about this incident can be found through local news sources, such as FOX 11 Los Angeles.

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Category: local · Published: June 26, 2026 · Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) · Reading time: 1 min

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Palmdale drug bust: Illegal dumping complaint leads to massive 800-pound meth seizure

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