Ventura County, CA – The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office (VCSO) carried out a large-scale drug bust on Thursday, seizing thousands of Xanax pills, pounds of narcotics, and other illegal substances.
Officials said deputies arrested three Northridge men — Alejandro Duarte (23), Brian Lopez-Reyes (25), and Anthony Garcia (18) — during the operation. All three suspects were booked into the Ventura County Jail with bail set at $500,000 each.
Drugs and Paraphernalia Seized
According to investigators, the seizure included a large quantity of illegal drugs and substances intended for sale and distribution. Among the confiscated items were:
- 9,000 alprazolam pills (generic form of Xanax)
- 547 THC vape cartridges
- 2.9 pounds of cocaine
- 2.27 pounds of marijuana
- 2.07 pounds of psilocybin mushrooms
- 2.2 ounces of methamphetamine
- 1 ounce of ketamine
- 0.4 ounces of MDMA
- Candy infused with THC and psilocybin
- Nitrous oxide (commonly known as “laughing gas” or “nos”)
Detectives said many of the seized products — including flavored THC vapes and drug-infused candies — appeared to be targeted toward children and young people, raising serious safety concerns.
Additional Evidence Collected
Authorities also recovered approximately $8,000 in cash, a ghost gun, and various drug paraphernalia during the bust, as per CBS News.
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office emphasized that such operations are part of ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking and distribution throughout the region.
Public Urged to Report Information
Anyone with information about criminal or narcotics-related activity in the eastern part of Ventura County is urged to contact detectives at (805) 371-8388.
Those wishing to remain anonymous can reach Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers up to $1,000 in rewards for information leading to an arrest and criminal complaint.
Authorities continue to urge residents to stay alert and report suspicious activity in their neighborhoods. Follow our page for more updates on drug enforcement efforts, community safety alerts, and law enforcement news from across California.
