Approximately 2.8 pounds of cocaine, 566 grams of methamphetamine and about 2,000 fentanyl pills were seized last Friday in a multi-agency effort, according to the Santa Maria Police Department.
The police department reportedly partnered with Gang Suppression Team (GST), Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to arrest five people individuals on various drug and weapons-related charges.
Two of those five, including 26-year-old Gerardo Gonzalez Flores and 23-year-old Rolando Gonzalez of Santa Maria, also face charges of narcotics sales and gang enhancement allegations.
Gerardo’s bail was set at $3 million for numerous felony charges and Rolando’s bail was set at $500,000, according to Santa Maria police.
Authorities say the collaborative investigation involved multiple search warrants at locations throughout the City of Santa Maria and remains ongoing.
