Yreka, California – A traffic stop in Siskiyou County led to a 61-pound methamphetamine seizure Thursday.
According to the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office, a sheriff’s sergeant assigned to the Domestic Highway Enforcement Team conducted a traffic stop at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, involving a 2013 Kia Optima for multiple alleged traffic violations.
During the stop, authorities said numerous criminal indicators were observed, prompting a search of the vehicle. Investigators reported locating approximately 61 pounds of methamphetamine concealed inside the trunk.
The driver, identified by the sheriff’s office as a 40-year-old man from Anaheim, was arrested and allegedly booked on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance for sale and transportation of a controlled substance for sale. He was transported to the Siskiyou County Jail, according to officials.
The sheriff’s office did not release additional details about the destination of the narcotics or whether further arrests are expected. The investigation remains ongoing.
Large-scale drug seizures along Northern California transit corridors can have regional impacts, particularly along routes frequently used by commuters, students and commercial drivers traveling through Siskiyou County.
Anyone with information related to narcotics trafficking in the area is encouraged to contact the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office.
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