Last night, investigators from the Costa Mesa Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit conducted a narcotics investigation that resulted in an arrest and seizure.
A narcotics transaction was attempted and the officers contacted a 27-year old man in the City of Costa Mesa.
They arrested the man, a La Puente resident, for possession of methamphetamine for sale.
They also seized over $58,000 in cash.
In California, possession of methamphetamine for sale is a serious felony offense under Health and Safety Code § 11378. If convicted, you could face up to 3 years in jail and fines of up to $10,000.
Additionally, having a large sum of cash like $58K seized by the police can be associated with drug trafficking charges, which may lead to further legal complications.
Methamphetamine abuse remains a significant issue in California. According to recent data, around 252,000 adults reported using methamphetamine in 2021.
The state also has one of the highest rates of meth seizures in the country, and meth-related overdoses continue to be a major concern, particularly in regions like the San Joaquin Valley.
Efforts to combat meth abuse include various prevention and treatment programs, but the problem persists.
