62 Pounds Of Meth, Guns, Seized In Coachella Valley Bust

COACHELLA VALLEY, CA — A gang task force seized firearms and 62 pounds of methamphetamine after serving search warrants at two residences in Coachella and Indio, authorities said Saturday.

The houses was located in the 51000 block of Tyler Street in Coachella and the 45000 block of Senegal Place in Indio.

Personnel from the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force found guns, meth and "evidence indicative of narcotics sales," according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

The firearms seized were two .45 caliber semi-automatic handguns and a .223 caliber short barrel rifle.

According to the sheriff's department, Juan Gasca Nava, 23, of Coachella was arrested for allegedly possessing methamphetamine for sales, possessing a short barrel rifle and an assault rifle and possession of an unregistered loaded firearm.

Anyone with information about the case was encouraged to contact task force member Officer Vela at 760-836-1600.