A call about illegal dumping in Palmdale leads to an 800-pound meth bust
Key takeaways
- No arrests were announced with the discovery and the exact location of the vacant lot was not disclosed, but law enforcement officials said the investigation is ongoing.
- Palmdale officials said the discovery was one of the most significant drug busts in recent years.
- Simi Valley police uncovered millions in drugs and cash at a San Clemente home.
Photographs released by the city of Palmdale show evidence of a drug seizure of over 800 pounds of methamphetamine along with a hidden narcotics production operation contained within a cargo container. (City of Palmdale) By Ruben Vives Staff Writer Follow June 26, 2026 11:53 AM PT 2 2 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
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Code enforcement officers in the city of Palmdale made an extraordinary discovery this week while responding to an illegal dumping complaint at a vacant lot — a narcotics lab and more than 800 pounds of methamphetamine inside a cargo container.