Sheriff’s office reports increase in drug seizures, gun confiscations
Adderall pills (orange pills, manufactured with methamphetamine), Farmapram Xanax pills (jars in cardboard boxes), ketamine, flame thrower.
Since January, Special Operations Unit has conducted more than 50 investigations, authoring over 100 search warrants
– The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office released new data today from its Special Operations Unit (SOU), showing significant results in combating narcotics, firearms, and gang-related crimes in the county. The SOU, which includes the Sheriff’s Gang Task Force and the Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit, has reported a substantial increase in narcotics seizures this year compared to the entire year of 2023.
Since January, the SOU has conducted more than 50 investigations, authoring over 100 search warrants. These efforts have led to more than 30 cases where suspects were either arrested or their cases were filed with the District Attorney’s Office for criminal prosecution. The SOU’s comprehensive approach has resulted in the confiscation of a wide range of illegal substances, firearms, and other contraband throughout every city and most major unincorporated areas of the county.
Confiscated guns
“The dedication and relentless efforts of our Special Operations Unit have made a significant impact on the safety and well-being of our community,” said San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson. “By targeting and dismantling these criminal networks, we are sending a clear message that illegal activities will not be tolerated.”
The following narcotics were seized so far in 2024:
- 1.18 lbs of heroin
- 15.51 lbs of methamphetamine
- 58 grams of MDMA
- 3.23 lbs of fentanyl
- 5.71 lbs of cocaine
- 250 marijuana plants
- 20 lbs of marijuana
- 2.5 lbs of psilocybin mushrooms
- 4.47 lbs of illegal pills
- 176 grams of LSD
- 12,939 counterfeit Adderall pills
- 39,450 Farmapram Xanax pills
- 2 lbs of ketamine
In addition to narcotics, the SOU seized 149 firearms and one flamethrower, which were either illegally possessed or possessed in conjunction with controlled substances. The operation also resulted in the seizure of $240,743 under asset forfeiture.
Cocaine, fentanyl, and meth.
