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Four pounds of suspected methamphetamine are seized in Delano

Posted at 6:27 AM, Oct 24, 2017
and last updated 2017-10-24 09:27:22-04

The Kern County Sheriff's Office Gang Street Enforcement Unit conducted an investigation that led them to seize nearly four pounds of suspected meth, ammunition and a small amount of suspected rock cocaine in two locations in Delano.

The four pounds of suspected meth that were taken on Saturday Oct. 21 have an estimated street value of $70,000.

Two men were arrested on multiple charges near Fremont Street and 8th Avenue; and Garces Highway and Princeton Street. 

55-year-old Johnny Figueroa was arrested for possession of a controlled substance for sale, maintaining a residence to sell a controlled substance, possession of ammunition by a felon, and possession of a controlled substance. His bail has been set at $72,500.

Miguel Ayon Martinez, 41, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance for sale, transportation of a controlled substance for the purpose of sale, and possession of controlled substance for sale. Martinez' bail has been set at $140,000.

They were both booked into the Central Receiving Facility.