Desert Hot Springs Police Seize Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Following Narcotics Investigation
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA
“On 01/07/26, Desert Hot Springs Police Officers conducted a follow-up investigation related to narcotics activity.
During the investigation, officers conducted a traffic stop and observed fentanyl in plain view inside the vehicle. The driver was detained, and a subsequent search resulted in the seizure of over half a pound of fentanyl, several ounces of methamphetamine, Xanax pills, and items indicative of drug sales.
As the investigation continued, officers obtained and served a search warrant at a residence in Desert Hot Springs, where additional narcotics were seized.
A 40-year-old male from Desert Hot Springs was booked into county jail on multiple felony drug charges and remains in custody.
The Desert Hot Springs Police Department remains committed to removing dangerous narcotics from our community and keeping our residents safe.
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