An intricate operation recently unfolded in Fairfax, led by the Marin County Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Unit (SIU) alongside co-operations with the Homeland Security Investigations Division (HSI), according to a Marin County Sheriff's press release. The collaboration resulted in the discovery and seizure of 3.5 kilograms of GBL/GHB (date rape drug) believed to be shipped to a nail salon.
When originating from Homeland Security, information on the suspicious mail package, US Customs Agents intervened and promptly transferred custody of the case to HSI. Eventually, the case landed in the capable hands of Marin County Sheriff's SIU. Utilizing the United States Postal Service's co-operation, a controlled delivery took place at the Fairfax nail salon. This complex collaboration led to the arrest of a suspect, Long Tran, and the seizure of more than 3,500 doses of the dangerous drug, totaling an estimated street value between $15,000 and $20,000.
Upon Long Tran receiving the drugs at his nail salon, SIU detectives apprehended him without incident, serving the arrest warrant on-site. Subsequently, a search warrant executed at his San Francisco residence revealed additional quantities of the nefarious drug, GBL/GHB.
It is worth noting how the dedication and hard work of multiple agencies can work hand in hand, bringing a unified effort to address such illegal drug trafficking operations. This intensive collaboration, which also included the US Postal Service, contributed to dismantling a significant threat to the local community.
