Meth found in truck after CHP pursuit was close to 200 pounds
Tuesday morning, the California Highway Patrol found almost 200 pounds of methamphetamine in a car that was being pursued.
A white Ford F-150 was traveling north on the 5 Freeway in Boyle Heights when it crossed a “gore point,” which is the triangle-shaped stretch of road that separates the freeway from an off-ramp. CHP officers from the Southern Division attempted to stop the vehicle.
The car’s driver refused to stop, took off, and led police on a chase across a number of surface streets and freeways. According to CHP, the chase finally came to a halt on 2nd Street in downtown Los Angeles, which is located just west of Figueroa Street.
Following the stop, officers used a police K-9 to check the car. They found a sizable tote containing 190 pounds of bagged methamphetamine, which the CHP estimates has a street value of more than $3.4 million.
CHP officials posted on social media that “K-9 Axel, a 5-year-old Czech shepherd trained for dual-purpose narcotics detection and patrol, played a crucial role in the bust.” “His excellent detection abilities were crucial in identifying the substantial amount of drugs.”
Along with the approximately $5,000 in cash that the officers found, the social media post included a picture of a firearm.
The motorist was taken into custody at the site; however, his identity is being kept secret for the duration of the inquiry.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Southern Division Special Services Unit at 323-644-9550. The CHP is still investigating the incident.