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Suspect arrested after detectives find meth, marijuana in Southwest Bakersfield home

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Kern County narcotics detectives seized meth, cocaine, marijuana, and cash from a suspected drug trafficker Tuesday.

Detectives executed a search warrant in the Southwest Bakersfield near Akers Road and Panama Lane. At the home detectives found approximately 743 grams of methamphetamine, 194 grams of cocaine, 892 grams of marijuana, and over eight thousand dollars in cash.

Pedro Paredez, 31, was arrested for violations of possession of methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana for the purpose of sales.

 

The California Multijurisdictional Methamphetamine Enforcement Team (CALMMET) concluded the narcotic investigation in Bakersfield with the assistance of the Southern Tri-County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force.

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