Palmdale Drug Bust: Illegal Dumping Complaint Leads to Massive 800-Pound Meth Seizure

Illegal dumping complaint leads to discovery of ‘Breaking Bad’-style drug lab in SoCal

Illegal dumping investigators in Palmdale uncovered a hidden drug lab and 800 pounds of meth stashed in storage containers.

A call about illegal dumping in Palmdale leads to an 800-pound meth bust

Palmdale officials said the discovery is one of the largest drug busts in recent years.

Palmdale drug bust: Illegal dumping complaint leads to massive 800-pound meth seizure

What began as a routine illegal dumping complaint at a vacant lot turned into one of the largest drug seizures in Palmdale history.

Over 800 Pounds of Methamphetamine Discovered in Palmdale

A complaint about illegal dumping on a vacant property in Palmdale led to the city’s largest drug bust in recent history, Mayor Eric Ohlsen said Thursday. In addition to over 800 pounds of methamphetamine found by Code Enforcement personnel, investigators recovered materials and photographs, indicating the numerous stages of narcotics production, Ohlsen said No arrests were made. The investigation has been transferred to the Los Angeles County S…

Massive methamphetamine bust in Palmdale

City officials called it "one of the most significant drug seizures in recent city history."