A month-long narcotics investigation culminated in the seizure of about 60 pounds of cocaine worth roughly $675,000, say San Bernardino police.googleoff: allgoogleon: all
Jesus Camillo Quiroz was arrested for investigation of possession of narcotics for sale after officers followed a small car on Tuesday, Oct. 13, to the San Fernando Valley area community of Sun Valley where they found $172,720 in cash, Lt. Rich Lawhead said in a written statement.googleoff: allgoogleon: all
"Approximately 25 packages of cocaine, totaling approximately 60 pounds, were recovered from the vehicle," according to the statement.googleoff: allgoogleon: all
The arrest was part of an investigation of a drug ring that has been smuggling cocaine and methamphetamine from the Mexican border to San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties, police say.