{"id":213325,"date":"2026-03-10T16:31:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T16:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/213325\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T16:31:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T16:31:09","slug":"three-drug-dealers-arrested-by-costa-mesa-and-anaheim-police-100k-and-ketamine-seized","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/213325\/","title":{"rendered":"Three drug dealers arrested by Costa Mesa and Anaheim police; $100K and Ketamine seized"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Last week, Special Investigation Unit detectives, working in conjunction with detectives from the Anaheim Police Department and agents from HSI Orange County Public Safety Group<\/a> (OCPSG), were conducting a narcotic investigation in the area of Harbor Boulevard and Wilson Street<\/a>, according to the Costa Mesa Police Department<\/a>.<\/p>\n

During the investigation, a suspect intentionally struck a police vehicle while attempting to flee and was taken into custody after also attempting to flee on foot. <\/p>\n

A second vehicle associated to the investigation was stopped by officers and two were arrested for their involvement. <\/p>\n

The arrestees were in possession of $100K and 20 lbs. of ketamine<\/a>.<\/p>\n

K9 officer Aran helped with the arrest.<\/p>\n

Legal Penalties Faced by the Suspects<\/p>\n

The three suspects arrested in Costa Mesa on\u00a0March 7, 2026, face severe state and potentially federal penalties due to the large quantity of narcotics, cash, and the violent nature of the encounter. According to the\u00a0Costa Mesa Police Department, the investigation involved the seizure of\u00a020 lbs of ketamine\u00a0and\u00a0$100,000 in cash.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Potential Charges and Penalties<\/p>\n

Based on California law and the specific details of the incident, the suspects likely face the following:<\/p>\n

Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sale (HS 11351\/11379.2):<\/p>\n

Possession of ketamine with intent to sell is typically a felony in California.<\/p>\n

Base Sentence: 2, 3, or 4 years in county jail.<\/p>\n

Weight Enhancements: Because the amount (20 lbs) exceeds 4 kilograms (approx. 8.8 lbs), they face an additional\u00a05-year enhancement. If the weight exceeds 10 kilograms (approx. 22 lbs), the enhancement increases to\u00a010 years.<\/p>\n

Assault on a Peace Officer with a Deadly Weapon (PC 245(c)):<\/p>\n

The suspect who intentionally struck a police vehicle with their car faces this charge, as a vehicle is considered a \u201cdeadly weapon\u201d in this context.<\/p>\n

Sentence: Up to\u00a05 years in state prison.<\/p>\n

Strike Offense: This is considered a \u201cserious felony\u201d and counts as a \u201cstrike\u201d under California\u2019s Three Strikes Law.<\/p>\n

Resisting Arrest \/ Evading Peace Officer (PC 148(a)(1) \/ VC 2800.1):<\/p>\n

The suspect who fled on foot and by vehicle faces additional misdemeanor or felony charges for resisting or evading, punishable by up to\u00a0one year in jail.<\/p>\n

Money Laundering \/ Possession of Monies from Drug Sales:<\/p>\n

Possession of $100,000 in suspected drug proceeds can lead to additional felony charges and the\u00a0civil forfeiture\u00a0of the cash.<\/p>\n

Federal Involvement<\/p>\n

Because\u00a0Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)\u00a0was involved in the bust, the case could be handed over to federal prosecutors. Federal penalties for trafficking Schedule III substances like ketamine can range from\u00a05 to 20 years in federal prison\u00a0and fines up to\u00a0$1 million.<\/p>\n

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