By Sara Beth Williams–
The Citrus Heights Police Department reported three separate drug-related arrests on Sunday night, resulting in the seizure of narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm.
Police highlighted the drug busts on their social media account Tuesday, including a Fentynal arrest, meth cocaine and firearm arrest, and probation search leading to a drug sales arrest.
In the first case, officers observed a suspicious vehicle with several people gathered nearby. After making contact, officers located fentanyl and drug paraphernalia. A further search of the vehicle uncovered seven grams of fentanyl packaged for sale, along with additional evidence of drug sales. One individual was arrested for narcotics-related offenses.
The second case began with a vehicle stop for code violations. Officers discovered the passenger was on parole. While speaking with the driver, police said a large bag of methamphetamine, later identified as weighing 49 grams, fell from her skirt. Two additional bags of meth were also recovered, and a subsequent search of the vehicle revealed a loaded firearm, two magazines, 10 more grams of cocaine, and further evidence of narcotics sales. Both the driver and passenger were taken into custody on drug and firearm-related charges.
In the third incident, officers conducted a traffic stop involving a driver on searchable probation. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 1.5 ounces of meth and evidence of drug sales. The driver was arrested and booked into jail.
Several photos shared by the department show drugs packaged for sale, stacks of cash, and a firearm and two magazines.
Police said the three arrests highlight the department’s proactive enforcement efforts to reduce illegal drug activity in the community.
