Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Drug Task Force Seizes 5 Pounds of Suspected Heroin
Posted By Kym Kemp on Tue, May 12, 2020 at 7:02 PM
Around 5:15 p.m., the Humboldt County Drug Task Force pulled over a vehicle near the onramp to U.S. Highway 101 from the Miranda bridge.
According to Humboldt County Sheriff Sgt. Jesse Taylor, the vehicle contained about 5 pounds of heroin. Taylor responded to our request for information in an email reply, saying,
At least one other large drug bust occurred in the area recently. See here for more information on that one.
According to Humboldt County Sheriff Sgt. Jesse Taylor, the vehicle contained about 5 pounds of heroin. Taylor responded to our request for information in an email reply, saying,
"I can confirm the Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF) served a search warrant on a vehicle stopped near the Miranda Bridge. HCDTF has been investigating a drug trafficking organization operating out of Bakersfield Ca. The driver was detained and found to be in possession of approximately 5 pounds of suspected heroin. We are trying to determine the driver's identity at this time. Additional information will be provided tomorrow via press release."
At least one other large drug bust occurred in the area recently. See here for more information on that one.
Speaking of...
Readers also liked…
About The Author
Kym Kemp
Bio:
Kym Kemp is the editor and publisher of the news website Redheaded Blackbelt at www.kymkemp.com.
Kym Kemp is the editor and publisher of the news website Redheaded Blackbelt at www.kymkemp.com.
more from the author
-
UPDATE: Coast Guard Rescues Crab Boat Crew
- Jan 25, 2021
-
U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Distressed Fishermen
- Jan 17, 2021
-
UPDATE: Fortuna High on Lockdown Due to Armed Person Nearby
- Jan 11, 2021
- More »
