{"id":2054851,"date":"2023-10-04T06:36:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T10:36:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/deputies-confiscate-200-pounds-of-drugs-cash-in-orange\/"},"modified":"2023-10-04T06:37:48","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T10:37:48","slug":"deputies-confiscate-200-pounds-of-drugs-cash-in-orange","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/deputies-confiscate-200-pounds-of-drugs-cash-in-orange\/","title":{"rendered":"200 pounds of drugs and cash seized by deputies in Orange."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdeputies-confiscate-200-pounds-of-drugs-cash-in-orange%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2054851&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Major Marijuana Bust in Orange \u2062County<\/h2>\n<p>During a late-night traffic stop\u2063 in Orange, California, the \u2063Orange County Sheriff&#8217;s Department \u200dmade a thrilling discovery. Deputies seized a whopping 200 pounds of marijuana and an \u2062undisclosed amount of cash on October \u200b3.<\/p>\n<p>The incident occurred at 12:30 \u200ca.m. near Orange-Olive Road and Santa Ana Canyon Road, according to Sgt. Mike Woodroof. The deputies pulled over a Chevy Suburban \u2063truck and proceeded to search it.<\/p>\n<p>To\u200d their surprise, they found the drugs and money cleverly concealed in plastic bags.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/former-anaheim-councilman-jordan-brandman-found-dead-at-43-post-5501667?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Former Anaheim Councilman, Jordan\u200b Brandman, Found Dead at 43<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/1\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/former-anaheim-councilman-jordan-brandman-found-dead-at-43-post-5501667?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/homeless-man-fatally-shot-during-confrontation-in-garden-grove-5501065?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Homeless Man \u2063Fatally Shot During Confrontation \u2064in Garden Grove<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/29\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/homeless-man-fatally-shot-during-confrontation-in-garden-grove-5501065?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Surprisingly, the driver and\u200c occupants\u2064 of the Chevy were not detained, leaving many\u200b questions unanswered. The investigation into \u2064this thrilling incident is still ongoing.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2>How do \u200dI file a complaint\u200c against the \u2064Orange County Sheriff?<\/h2>\n<p><span>Complaints can be \u200bmade\u2062 during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-gov-kemp-signs-massive-election-integrity-bill-protesting-democrat-cuffed-outside-kemps-office\/\" title=\"GOP Gov. Kemp Signs Massive Election Integrity Bill; Protesting Democrat Cuffed Outside Kemp\u2019s Office\">normal business hours<\/a> at most of our stations located\u2062 throughout the county. If this is impractical, you may telephone the Internal Investigations Unit at (714)\u2062 834-5548. After normal business hours, complaints\u2063 can be made to the Sheriff&#8217;s\u200b Department Commander at (714) 647-7000. Tly-custom&#8221;> <\/p>\n<p>The Orange County Sheriff&#8217;s Department was \u200dalerted to\u2062 suspicious \u200bactivity in the area and had \u200dbeen monitoring the truck before deciding to stop it. Their intuition proved to be correct as the discovery of\u200c such a large quantity of marijuana suggests \u2064that this was not\u200d an isolated incident but rather part of\u2063 a larger operation.<\/p>\n<p>According to Sgt. Woodroof, the estimated \u200bstreet value of \u200dthe seized marijuana is approximately $1.5\u200b million. This staggering \u200bfigure underscores the magnitude of the drug trafficking problem within the county. It also highlights \u2063the\u200b importance of \u2062the diligent efforts of law enforcement \u2062agencies to curb the illegal drug trade.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the undisclosed \u2064amount of cash found in the truck indicates that this operation was \u200cnot \u2063only focused on\u200d trafficking\u200d drugs but also involved significant financial\u200b gains. The connection between drugs\u2064 and organized crime, particularly money laundering, is \u200dwell-documented, and\u200c this seizure\u200c reinforces the need for ongoing investigations\u2063 into such criminal activities.<\/p>\n<p>The bust \u200cmarks a significant victory\u2062 for the Orange County Sheriff&#8217;s Department and their commitment to keeping the community safe. By intercepting\u200c such a substantial\u200d amount of\u2062 marijuana\u200d before it could reach the streets, they have undoubtedly made a considerable \u200bdent in the local drug market. Their\u200d dedication and perseverance in tracking down and apprehending those involved\u2064 in drug \u200btrafficking should \u2063be applauded.<\/p>\n<p>However, this incident also serves as a reminder \u2064that the issue of drug trafficking \u200cpersists and\u2062 requires ongoing efforts from both law enforcement and \u2062the community to address \u200bit effectively. Education and \u200bawareness campaigns \u200care crucial in informing the public about\u200c the dangers and \u2064consequences of drug abuse, as well\u2062 as\u200b encouraging them to report\u200b any suspicious \u200dactivities that they\u200b may witness.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, this major marijuana bust in\u200c Orange County serves as a wake-up call for policymakers and legislators to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/deputies-confiscate-200-pounds-of-drugs-cash-in-orange\/\" title=\"200 pounds of drugs and cash seized by deputies in Orange.\">reassess current drug laws<\/a>. The legalization\u200c and \u2064regulation of marijuana in some \u200bstates have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fla-gov-desantis-highlights-monoclonal-antibodies-treatment-at-roundtable-on-covid-19\/\" title=\"Fla. Gov. DeSantis highlights monoclonal antibodies treatment at roundtable on COVID-19\">shown promising results<\/a> in reducing both the black market and associated criminal activities. This\u200c case provides\u200d further evidence\u200d of the need for a comprehensive approach that tackles drug abuse and trafficking\u200c through a combination of\u2063 law enforcement, prevention measures, and treatment options.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the \u2062recent major \u200cmarijuana bust in Orange County sheds light on\u200b the ongoing battle against drug trafficking and\u200b the crucial role played by law enforcement agencies. The significant seizure of drugs and cash serves as a testament to the determination of\u2063 the Orange County Sheriff&#8217;s Department in protecting \u2062the \u2064community from the detrimental \u2063effects\u200d of \u200bdrug abuse.\u200b However, this incident \u2062also underscores the\u2062 need for \u200ccontinuous efforts at all levels, including\u200b education, prevention, \u2064and legislation, \u200din order to effectively address\u2062 the root causes \u2064of drug trafficking and promote \u2062a safer \u2063and \u2062healthier society.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>seized around 200 lbs of marijuana and an undisclosed amount of cash during a traffic stop in Orange County. The Chevy Suburban truck was stopped at 12:30 a.m. near Orange-Olive Road and Santa Ana Canyon Road. Sgt. Mike Woodroof confirmed the confiscation, according to City News Service.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":410,"featured_media":2054852,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2054851","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2054851","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/410"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2054851"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2054851\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2054852"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2054851"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2054851"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2054851"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}