“This operation involved alert neighbors who were not afraid to contact law enforcement, brave law enforcement officers who entered a suspected drug house, and hazardous materials experts who rendered the area safe. This makes for a safer, crime-free neighborhood where residents can live free of fear, health hazards, and potential danger.”
– CSLEA President Alan Barcelona
PALMDALE – On December 11, 2025, the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station announced the results of a search warrant served at a Palmdale residence, located at 4137 East Avenue S-10, on November 25th.
Residents in the area had approached Palmdale City Code Enforcement, expressing concerns about suspected illegal drug sales and use occurring at that location. They also reported a foul odor, they believed was emanating from the property.
Law enforcement officers, in collaboration with the City of Palmdale Code Enforcement team, executed the search warrant. The operation resulted in the arrest of five suspects and the discovery of a small drug lab on the premises.
Officers called upon the California Department of Justice Division of Law Enforcement, LA Impact Group 12, and the Los Angeles County Fire Department Health and Hazardous Materials Division, to assist with recovering the illicit narcotics and safely dismantling the lab.
In total, 12 individuals were detained, and six suspects were arrested. The charges included narcotics possession, illegal possession of a firearm by a felon, unlawful possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, and manufacturing or furnishing narcotics.
