East SBV Times

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department-Gangs/Narcotics Division recently conducted an investigation into illegal narcotics activity in San Bernardino. This led to a multi-agency operation on December 13, 2024, involving the San Bernardino Police Department, California Highway Patrol, San Bernardino County Auto Theft Task Force, and San Bernardino County Probation.

During the operation at the 400 block of S. Sierra Way, authorities executed a search warrant that resulted in significant seizures. Law enforcement recovered three assault rifles, two unserialized assault rifles known as ghost guns, three semi-automatic handguns, nine pounds of crystalized methamphetamine, 25 pounds of liquid methamphetamine, five pounds of cocaine, 20 pounds of marijuana, a large sum of US currency, and five stolen vehicles. The site was identified as a small clandestine methamphetamine conversion lab.

The investigation remains ongoing. Authorities are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff's-Gangs/Narcotics Division at (909) 387-8400. Anonymous tips can be submitted via the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or through their website at www.wetip.com.

The operation was referred by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department under Case No. 652400808. Sheriff-Coroner Shannon D. Dicus oversees the department.