WWW.LSPD.SAGOV.US Los Santos Police Department Press Release Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 "TO PROTECT AND TO SERVE" |
NARCOTICS SEIZURE
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On the 26th of October 2022, a Patrol Officer with the Vinewood Traffic Division came across a vending machine in the Strawberry area, Forum Drive, that was operating and distributing drug paraphernalia. This would not be the first time something like this would happen - the Officer informed the Metropolitan as well as the Gang and Narcotics Division to investigate the matter.
A tactical frequency was employed between the Metropolitan and Gang and Narcotics Division to investigate the matter, and later dismantle the drug trafficking operation. In a secluded alleyway off Forum Drive Detectives and Operatives locked down the surrounding area.
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- Following consultation with Government officials as the origin of the vending machine was unknown - as well as who placed it, and who was operating it which is currently being investigated, the vending machine was dismantled, and the contents were seized. The vending machine itself, close to 200 grams of drug manufacturing material including marijuana and marijuana seeds, as well as close to 250 grams of drug paraphernalia in drug manufacturing chemicals were seized from the vending machine, totaling close to half a kilogram of narcotics being sized with a street value estimation of $50,000.00.
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- Earlier seizures in the Strawberry area and all across the city of Los Santos have been proven effective in reducing the sale of illegal drugs, and weapon trafficking, with earlier seizures, individually totaling up to $200,000.00 - the last big seizure being in April of this year. The trend of drug possession has been heavily reduced as the Gang and Narcotics Division, as well as Patrol Officers with new initiatives, crack down on drug manufacturing and trafficking.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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Written By:
Lieutenant Tim Havlicek
Commanding Officer, Media Relations Division
[email protected]
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For Information, Contact:
Media Relations Division Public Inquiries
Los Santos Police Department
Sinner Street 69, Mission Row
Los Santos, SA, 90013