Anaheim police say narcotics investigators pulled in roughly 2,200 pounds of methamphetamine during a targeted operation this week, calling it one of the largest local drug hauls in recent memory. According to the department, the bust stemmed from surveillance that led to two traffic stops and a search of a residence. Officials have not yet said whether anyone was arrested or disclosed the exact location tied to the search warrant.
As reported by CBS Los Angeles, Anaheim police posted on social media that the investigation "resulted in the seizure of approximately 2,200 pounds of methamphetamine." The outlet noted that the department credited the work of its Narcotics Unit as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation.
Operation Involved Multiple Units, Police Say
The same social media post, cited by CBS Los Angeles, said the Narcotics Unit, K9 Unit and patrol officers "worked together throughout the operation" and described the seizure as the result of "diligent investigative work, persistence, and teamwork." The post did not mention any federal partners or identify the residence where the warrant was served, leaving key details of the operation under wraps for now.
How This Compares To Recent Southern California Busts
At about 2,200 pounds, the Anaheim seizure sits alongside some of the biggest meth busts in Southern California in recent years. In 2020, federal authorities displayed more than 2,200 pounds of meth recovered from stash houses in the Inland Empire, an operation widely reported as one of the largest domestic methamphetamine hauls, according to the Los Angeles Times.
What Officials Say And What Is Next
Anaheim police have not said whether any arrests were made in connection with this week's seizure or whether the case will be referred to federal prosecutors. The department's Public Information Office press page lists Sgt. Eric Anderson as the primary media contact for inquiries. Beyond the brief social media statement and subsequent coverage by CBS Los Angeles, investigators have released few details, and the probe remains active.
