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60 Pounds Of Meth Seized In Costa Mesa Drug Bust

A drug bust in Costa Mesa led to the recovery of 60 pounds of methamphetamine and other drugs, authorities say.

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A drug bust in Costa Mesa led to the recovery of 60 pounds of methamphetamine and other substances over the weekend, the Costa Mesa Police Department reported.
A drug bust in Costa Mesa led to the recovery of 60 pounds of methamphetamine and other substances over the weekend, the Costa Mesa Police Department reported. (Costa Mesa Police Department Courtesy Photo)

COSTA MESA, CA — A drug bust in Costa Mesa led to the recovery of 60 pounds of methamphetamine and other substances over the weekend, the Costa Mesa Police Department reported.

As a part of an ongoing investigation, authorities said they recovered 60 pounds of meth, 1,300 fentanyl pills, 54 grams of fentanyl and 14 grams of cocaine.

“I am proud of our police department for removing deadly drugs from the drug dealers," Costa Mesa Police Chief Ron Lawrence said. "This seizure likely saved many lives by preventing them from poisoning members of our community."

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