A multi-agency narcotics investigation concluded Wednesday with the seizure of 762 pounds of methamphetamine in Kern County, authorities said.
The investigation carried out by the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, Kern County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force with the help of local law enforcement agencies, resulted in the execution of a search warrant at a rural property in North Edwards.
Officials also discovered an additional 100 pounds of methamphetamine in solution and a large methamphetamine conversion lab at the residence, according to police.
At least three men were arrested after attempting to flee from investigators. The suspects were identified as Rigoberto Lugo-Flores, 41, Jesus Alfredo-Quintero, 32, both from Culiacan Sinaloa, Mexico and Juventino Torres, 48, from Michoacan, Mexico.
Authorities dismantled the large-scale drug lab operation with the help of Kern County Environmental Health and Kern County Code Compliance, who conducted investigations related to the hazardous materials.
All three men arrested were booked for multiple charges, including manufacturing a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of sales, maintaining a residence/place for drug sales, possession of marijuana for sales and conspiracy to commit a crime.
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