On Wednesday, November 12 at about 7:45 PM, Orange County Sheriff North SET Deputies conducted a vehicle stop in the unincorporated area of north Orange County.
The search led to the discovery of 45 grams of cocaine, 6 grams of heroin, 125 grams of methamphetamine, paraphernalia, and $600 in cash.
Later that night at 11:00 PM, North SET Deputies made a second stop in the unincorporated area of north Orange County.
A search of the vehicle led to approximately 475 Adderall pills, 60 strips of Suboxone, 210 grams of methamphetamine, and packaging materials.
Another solid night for SET removing dangerous drugs from the community!
Here’s an estimated street value for the drugs seized, based on typical California street prices:
First Stop
- Cocaine (45 grams)
- $60–$200 per gram → $2,700–$9,000
- Heroin (6 grams)
- $60–$100 per gram → $360–$600
- Methamphetamine (125 grams)
- $20–$70 per gram → $2,500–$8,750
Subtotal: Approximately $5,560–$18,350
Second Stop
- Adderall (475 pills, assume 20 mg each)
- $10–$20 per pill → $4,750–$9,500
- Suboxone (60 strips, assume 8 mg each)
- About $10–$50 per strip → $600–$3,000
- Methamphetamine (210 grams)
- $20–$70 per gram → $4,200–$14,700
Subtotal: Approximately $9,550–$27,200
Combined Total
$15,110–$45,550 (depending on purity and local demand).
Here’s a summary of the potential penalties under California law for the substances found in those two stops:
First Stop (Cocaine, Heroin, Methamphetamine)
- Possession for Sale of Cocaine or Heroin
- Felony under Health & Safety Code §11351
- Standard penalty: 2, 3, or 4 years in county jail or state prison
- Fine: Up to $20,000
- If large quantities or prior convictions: Penalties can increase dramatically (up to 30 years and multi-million-dollar fines in major cases)
- Possession for Sale of Methamphetamine
- Felony under Health & Safety Code §11378
- Penalty: 16 months, 2 years, or 3 years in county jail
- Fine: Up to $10,000
Second Stop (Adderall, Suboxone, Methamphetamine)
- Possession for Sale of Adderall (Schedule II) or Suboxone (Schedule III)
- Felony under Health & Safety Code §11351
- Penalty: 2, 3, or 4 years in county jail or state prison
- Fine: Up to $20,000
- No eligibility for drug diversion programs
- Methamphetamine (again)
- Same as above: 16 months, 2 years, or 3 years in county jail
- Fine: Up to $10,000
Additional Factors
- Aggravating circumstances (large quantities, packaging materials, cash, prior convictions) can lead to enhanced sentences and fines.
- Felony record: Permanent, affects employment and rights.
- Asset forfeiture: Cash and property linked to drug sales can be seized.