Man Arrested In Large East Bay Drug Seizure Operation: Sheriff

SAN LORENZO, CA — A 26-year-old man has been arrested following a long-term investigation into a drug trafficking organization in the East Bay, authorities said.

It's unclear what drug trafficking organization was being investigated. The Alameda County Sheriff's Office said, however, it culminated with the arrest of San Lorenzo Erik Salas in connection with several drug and gun violations.

Detectives with the Alameda County Narcotics Task Force served a warrant at Salas' home Tuesday, deputies said.

There, detectives found and seized over 50 pounds of methamphetamine, 4,000 fake pills laced with fentanyl, half a kilogram of cocaine, two ounces of heroin, $14,500 in cash, body armor, and several guns.

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