SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. — A traffic stop in Siskiyou County led to the seizure of about 61 pounds of methamphetamine and the arrest of a Southern California man, Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Officers said.
On Thursday, Feb. 19, at about 1:30 p.m., an SCSO sergeant assigned to the Domestic Highway Enforcement Team stopped a 2013 Kia Optima for multiple violations. During the stop, the sergeant observed “numerous criminal indicators,” which led to a search of the vehicle.
An image of two suspicious boxes in the trunk of a KIA pulled over by officers. (Courtesy of SCSO)
During the search, deputies found approximately 61 pounds of methamphetamine in the trunk of the Kia, according to SCSO.
An image revealing the contents of the suspicious boxes. (Courtesy of SCSO)
A 40-year-old man from Anaheim, Calif., was arrested on suspicion of felony possession and transportation of controlled substances for sale. He was transported to the Siskiyou County Jail and booked.
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