On Friday, August 14th, according to a Humboldt County Drug Task Force press release, special agents with the Humboldt County Drug Task Force served a search warrant in Rio Dell. Agents had been investigating the residents of this location for several months and suspected them of trafficking heroin, methamphetamine, and marijuana.
When the agents arrived at the residence they located a family member and friend of the home owners who were watching the house as the home owners were out of town.
During a search of the residence agents located 5 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a compartment in the floor. Agents located approx. 30 pounds of hash, a money counter, digital scales, and packaging materials in all sizes.
This investigation is on going and charges will be forwarded to the Humboldt County District Attorney at the conclusion of the investigation.
