Over 200lbs of methamphetamine found after pursuit in Mariposa County, deputies say
MARIPOSA COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Over 200 pounds of methamphetamine were located in a vehicle after a short pursuit that entered Mariposa County, the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office said on Friday.
Deputies say the sheriff’s office assisted the California Highway Patrol with a failure to yield and a subsequent vehicle pursuit that entered Mariposa County. The pursuit eventually ended on Highway 140 near Indian Gulch Road after the vehicle crashed and the driver fled. The driver was not located, however, over 200 pounds of methamphetamine were located inside the vehicle.
According to deputies, sheriff’s office detectives began a follow-up investigation after the incident. Detectives and deputies were able to serve a search warrant at an undisclosed location in Mariposa County connected with the vehicle.
Deputies say during the search a fully functioning methamphetamine lab was located.
According to deputies, approximately over 1000 pounds of methamphetamine in different stages of completion was seized. The size of the lab was estimated to be capable of producing as much as 800 pounds of product per week.
Anyone with information about this or any other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the sheriff’s office at 209-966-3615.
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