California Highway Patrol traffic stops lead to major drug and weapon seizures across California.
CHP said that the officers continue to make a difference in the communities across the state by turning routine traffic enforcement into major drug and weapon busts.
Officials from the Oroville area arrested a driver in southern Butte County after finding nearly six pounds of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop, said CHP.
Crews in Santa Cruz said a Coastal Division K9 officer and his partner, Rae, helped arrest a 20-year-old suspect who was linked to previous crimes, said authorities.
Officers said when they were looking inside the vehicle, they found two unregistered handguns—one with an extended magazine.
West Los Angeles authorities stopped a driver for running a red light at Vermont Avenue and Century Boulevard and they said what stated a simple traffic violation led to the discovery of an open container of Promethazine Hydrochloride, an unregistered firearm, and narcotics for sale.
“These cases highlight the importance of proactive enforcement and how no traffic stop is ever truly routine, said CHP. “CHP remains committed to keeping dangerous drugs and illegal weapons off our streets, ensuring safer communities for all.”