Approximately 88 Pounds of Methamphetamine Seized in Phelan, Suspect Arrested
PHELAN, Calif. (VVNG.com) — On Thursday, November 7, 2024, law enforcement officials executed a successful narcotics investigation in Phelan, leading to the seizure of approximately 88 pounds of methamphetamine.
At around 1:50 PM, Sergeant Rios of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department observed two trailers connected to a generator on vacant land located in the 13500 block of Rosado Road. Upon approaching the area, multiple individuals fled the scene.
With the assistance of the California Highway Patrol Aviation Division, deputies located and detained a suspect, identified as 39-year-old Carlos Lizarraga, a resident of Phelan.
According to sheriff’s officials, “a search warrant was issued and executed on the trailers. Two AR style rifles, a handgun, and approximately 88 pounds of methamphetamine were located inside the trailers. Evidence was also located consistent with the manufacturing of methamphetamine.”
Carlos Lizarraga was arrested and is currently detained at the High Desert Detention Center with bail set at $1,000,000. The investigation remains active, and authorities encourage anyone with information to contact the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station at 760-552-6800.
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