Michael Silliman, 65, of Huntington Beach, California pleaded guilty to a new charge of manufacturing and delivering between 2,000 and 5,000 gram of cannabis, a class one felony and was sentenced to 918 days in the Will County Jail. The truck also contained 64 pounds of heroin, 29 pounds of fentanyl powder and almost 37 pounds of fentanyl pills, the agency said. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. 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"These two seizures are more than enough to provide a dose of meth for every man, woman and child in the United States and Mexico," said DEA Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea. This undated image provided by the Drug Enforcement Administration shows narcotics stashed in a house in Perris, Calif. Lady Gaga's dogs recovered safely after dogwalker shot, Senate Democrats move immediately to "Plan B" on minimum wage, Intel report finds MBS approved operation to kill Khashoggi, Dr. Fauci answers COVID vaccine questions in CBSN special, CBS News poll: Many would get vaccine, but hesitancy remains, Do COVID shots prevent infection? © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. How soon might you receive a $1,400 stimulus check? 2021-02-12 INDIA - Major Drug Bust In Mumbai As 1800 Kilos Of Ganja Seized 2021-02-11 KENYA - 14 Arrested Weeding Field Of Marijuana In Naivasha 2021-02-11 TURKEY - Turkey - Largest Heroin Bust Made At Customs Check October 15, 2020 / 7:53 AM House Homeland Security Committee member Mark Green, R-TN, says meth seized in California bust could have killed 'thousands.' CBP agents stopped a tractor-trailer with medical supplies and a closer look found drugs inside. California drug bust nets stunning haul: Over $1M in mushrooms, LSD and more. CBS Los Angeles reports some of the drugs, concealed inside duffle bags, was apparently passed between cars in public — including at a Sam's Club parking lot in Moreno Valley. Shea and other law enforcement officials displayed the  evidence  during a press conference at a DEA warehouse in Montebello. Seventeen people have been indicted for their roles in a conspiracy to bring large amounts of heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, crack cocaine and marijuana from California to the Cleveland area to sell. Both Men in the drug bust are from California COLUMBUS – Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers filed a felony drug charge against two California men after an encounter in Madison County. Copyright © 2021 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. First published on October 15, 2020 / 7:53 AM. Drug bust California: 18 pounds of fentanyl seized in Orange County, Southern California — enough to make 4 million lethal doses Four men and two women were arrested after authorities conducted a massive drug bust in Santa Fe Springs and San Bernardino, seizing cocaine with a … Coast Guard unit reunites with families after massive drug bust Coast Guard seizes $312 million of suspected cocaine 'Meth is king in California' due to Mexican drug cartel activity, DEA says The DEA said the Los Angeles area is the preferred transportation hub for drug traffickers because it is north of the border and it is easier to blend into big cities. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Federal agents have seized nearly 1 ton of cocaine, 850 pounds of methamphetamines, 93 pounds of heroin, 50 pounds of marijuana and $1.42 million in … "Study after study shows that where there is meth addiction, there is also an uptick in violent crime, including robberies, assaults, and murders.". In full tactical gear with guns drawn, Ceres police and the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office raided a suspected drug house Monday morning. California drug bust nets stunning haul: Over $1M in mushrooms, LSD and more. "It's much more difficult for them to traffic the traditional way so we see them stockpiling and bringing in larger and larger amounts across in one shot," said Callery. Doctor accused of stealing COVID-19 vaccines speaks out. LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Nearly eight million doses of PCP were seized in a drug bust Wednesday. The investigation led to search warrants at multiple narcotic stash houses in Moreno Valley and Perris in Riverside County, officials said. California Privacy/Information We Collect. DEA agents said there's been an uptick in arrests saying they have made 2,800 arrests in the last six months. She came to the U.S. with $300. / CBS/AP. Operation Crystal Shield is a nationwide effort involving 70 to 80 investigators in nine cities including Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, and Atlanta. The drugs were intended for distribution in Southern California, including Los Angeles, according to DEA officials, who displayed the haul at the agency's warehouse in an undisclosed location in Los Angeles County. Charlotte Alerts. US Attorney David Anderson announced that 44 people have been indicted and more than 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine have been seized in a massive Bay Area drug Drug Bust- US Attorney General Announces Massive Northern California Operation 2/11/21 - CALI FM RADIO "It seems to us that there's a bit of desperation for cartels to try and get meth and fentanyl into the U.S.," said DEA San Diego Special Agent in Charge John Callery. The 2,224 pounds of methamphetamine was seized Oct. 2 during an investigation of a drug-trafficking organization with ties to the Sinaloa cartel, the DEA said in a statement. The county says the imbalance reflects demographics of first tiers. "The largest DEA domestic seizure of methamphetamine in history is a significant blow to the cartels, but more importantly it is a gigantic victory for communities throughout Southern California and the United States who have had to deal with the torrent of methamphetamine coming into their neighborhoods," Shea said. Follow. Cops Seize 2,000 Stolen Catalytic Converters and $300,000 Cash in California Garage Bust Crime pays, but not when you get caught with car parts full of precious metals. Federal authorities on Wednesday showed off results of Southern California raids early this month that led to the biggest domestic seizure of methamphetamine in U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration history. Fox News. The exact locations of the storage units and home were not released by officials, and they didn’t describe anyone being arrested during the drug bust. While searching through a third storage unit on February 21, investigators discovered 350 pounds of crystal meth, six assault rifles, two kilograms of cocaine, a pistol, and 2,800 rounds of ammo, according to officials and KTLA.. A 47-year old man from Mexico was arrested and turned over to a joint investigative team from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations and the Drug Enforcement Administration. Feds bust drug ring that used domestic shipping to bring drugs from California to Cleveland August 20, 2019, 3:30 PM Seventeen people have been indicted for their roles in a conspiracy to bring large amounts of heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, crack cocaine and marijuana from California to the Cleveland area to sell. More than a quarter of a million dollars worth of drugs and cash was seized and eight people are facing 33 charges after a drug bust in Grande Prairie, police said Thursday. The DEA's big bust came just a week before another huge meth seizure. Agents from Southwest Border Group 2 began investigating a large scale drug trafficking organization with ties to the Sinaloa Cartel in the San Diego-Otay Mesa area, allegedly involved in the transportation and delivery of large quantities of drugs. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. Nearly $1 million in marijuana was hidden within furniture at a California cargo facility . 6 Arrested, $35M Of Cocaine Seized In California Drug Bust Six people were arrested and hundreds of pounds of cocaine were seized in what authorities are calling one of … "The chemicals involved, you hear of places blowing up," resident Tanya Rivas said. Federal agents seized a massive amount of narcotics in a coordinated drug bust that is among the largest ever in Northern California, U.S. … Also seized were 893 pounds of cocaine and 13 pounds of heroin. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Q&A: How the scars of Flint's water crisis shake city's faith in Covid-19 vaccine, Faulty intelligence blamed for disastrous response to Capitol riots, DEA announces biggest meth bust in U.S. history in Southern California. California drug bust nets stunning haul: Over $1M in mushrooms, LSD and more Detectives said a drug lab was also operating out of the residence White San Diegans have received almost half the vaccines, while only 17% have gone to Latinos. Facebook Twitter . On Oct. 9, U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized more than 3,000 pounds of meth at San Diego's Otay Mesa border crossing. A California man was sentenced for transporting cannabis in Will County. People who live in the Inland Empire told CBS Los Angeles it was scary not knowing if the stash houses were located in their communities. 1d. Narcotics detectives with the Fontana Police Department spotted the exchange. A recent drug bust in Southern California yielded 18 pounds of fentanyl, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department. Sometimes the drug bust is the result of a months-long investigation with undercover officers, wire taps, maybe even an informant on the inside. Now she's part of NASA's Mars mission. Transcript for California Drug Bust: Meth Smuggled in Tequila Bottles. "I don't know how they hide that.". Callery said there is a supply issue right now and that's driving up the cost of meth. Elizabeth Sanchez, Reporter, City News Service. The drug bust, valued at $4 million, resulted in the arrests of a man and woman who investigators believe are part of a much larger narcotics-trafficking organization. "That's what's scary.". Do USB drives hold clues to what happened to Madeleine McCann? "Wow," Lisa Serrano, a shopper, told the station. Detectives in California seized over $1 million in various hallucinogenic drugs and other illicit narcotics from a residential home that was also operating as a drug lab, authorities said. The investigation led to search warrants being served at narcotics stash houses in the Riverside County cities of Moreno Valley and Perris, east of Los Angeles. Agents seized more than 4,800 pounds of meth nationwide and are still working on more arrests, according to the DEA. Drug bust California: 18 pounds of fentanyl seized in Orange County, Southern California — enough to make 4 million lethal doses Read Southern California authorities say 18 pounds of fentanyl have been seized in Orange County. Federal agents announced what they called the largest methamphetamine bust in U.S. history Wednesday, displaying a 10-foot high pile of the confiscated drug representing a haul of more than 2,200 pounds seized at stash houses in Riverside County, along with cocaine and heroin. The DEA said he will face criminal charges. In all, the bust netted 500 grams of fentanyl, 20 pounds of cocaine, 20 pounds of heroin, over two dozen firearms, more than $200,000 in cash, more than 1,000 pounds of meth. The department said members of its DEA task force has been on the trail of the massive drug ring with ties to the Sinaloa drug cartel since June. Darknet drug bust: Feds seize $1.6 million in cryptocurrency Driver leads police on high-speed chase through Clovis Thousands of marijuana plants seized from illegal grows in Merced Co. Biden's $1.9 trillion relief bill passes House, but faces Senate hurdle, U.S. to implement Ebola monitoring program at airports, FBI focusing on one possible suspect in Capitol officer's death, U.S. targeted Iran-backed militias with seven 500-pound bombs, At CPAC, rising GOP stars send message that Trump is here to stay. The bust was so massive it took the authorities four days to complete. According to authorities, that's enough fentanyl for 4 … "They can break the drug loads down and do distribution throughout the country," said Bill Bodner, special agent in charge of the DEA's Los Angeles Field Division. CALIFORNIA DRUG BUST: $990,000 WORTH OF MARIJUANA HIDDEN IN FURNITURE . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The DEA said the Los Angeles area is the preferred transportation hub for drug traffickers because it is north of the border and it is easier to blend into big cities. U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized more than 3,000 pounds of meth. Watsonville man one of 44 arrested in California drug bust More From KSBW Monterey-Salinas UP NEXT. Detectives in California seized over $1 million in various hallucinogens and other illicit narcotics from a residential home that was also operating as a drug lab, authorities said Tuesday. Police responded to the call about a man with a knife around 7:08 p.m. on Third Avenue and G Street. Agents seized more than 4,800 pounds of meth nationwide and are still working on more arrests, according to the DEA. This was not the only huge meth seizure in the region. While interacting with the suspects, troopers seized 14 pounds of methamphetamine worth approximately $140,000. That's key to returning to normal, Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine is effective, FDA says, CVS booking vaccination slots for 570,000 in 17 states, California Governor Newsom signs $600 stimulus check bill, Sports arenas begin reopening in New York City, What to do if you didn't get a stimulus check. The Southern California seizure occurred on Oct. 2, 2020, and included 893 pounds of cocaine, 13 pounds of heroin, and 2,224 pounds of methamphetamine.