RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A drug dealer suspected of trafficking was able to escape with almost 60 pounds of methamphetamine from Riverside County Sheriff’s narcotics investigators during an undercover operation on April 19th, officials said.
The Sheriff’s Department is currently working to retrieve the drugs, but has not disclosed the location of the incident.
The suspect was identified during a sale set up by the Special Investigation Bureau deputies in an attempt to uncover drug traffickers.
The meeting took place at 4 p.m. where the suspect purchased 27 kilograms of methamphetamine. Following the transaction, the suspect fled and the Gang Task Force attempted to stop the vehicle, however, the suspect refused to pull over, initiating a high-speed pursuit.
Due to the suspect’s disregard for public safety and high speeds, the deputies ended the chase.
