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Police seize drugs, firearm from Santa Barbara motel

SBPD Drug seizure.jpg
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Posted at 8:20 PM, Mar 03, 2023
and last updated 2023-03-03 23:20:52-05

Police seized over 20 pounds of illegal drugs in Santa Barbara.

On Wednesday March 1, The Santa Barbara Police Department Special Investigations Unit executed a search warrant at a local motel, following a month-long investigation into drug sales in the city.

Police found 11 pounds of crystal methamphetamine, 10 pounds of fentanyl, a firearm, and a large amount of cash.

The drugs have an estimated street value of over $130,000.

Police says this in an ongoing investigation.