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Fresno County Traffic Stop Yields $136K in Meth, Arrests of Two Washington Men
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By Anthony W. Haddad
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October 3, 2024

A California Highway Patrol officer seized 15 pounds of methamphetamine valued at approximately $136,200 during a traffic stop in Fresno County, leading to the arrest of two suspects on multiple felony charges. (CHP Central Division)

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A California Highway Patrol Central Division K-9 officer seized approximately 15 pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop on Interstate 5 in Fresno County, leading to the arrest of two suspects, the CHP reported in a news release.

The incident occurred on Tuesday at 2:35 p.m. when the officer conducted an enforcement stop on a Chrysler van for a traffic violation near northbound I-5 and Panoche Road.

The officer noted indicators of possible criminal activity from the two occupants, prompting a search of the vehicle.

During the search, authorities found around 15 pounds of suspected methamphetamine in the rear cargo area, with an estimated street value of approximately $136,200. Additionally, the passenger was found in possession of cocaine.

Eduardo Castaneda-Raymundo, 25, of Tacoma, Washington, and Juan Manuel Salas-Ponce, 40, of Puyallup, Washington, were arrested and transported to the Fresno County Jail.

They face multiple felony charges, including possession of methamphetamine for sale, transportation of methamphetamine across non-contiguous counties, and possession of cocaine.

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and has an MBA at Fresno State, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.

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