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CHP halts $817K cocaine haul on I-5 near Merced

CHP stopped a 2025 Honda CR-V on the I-5 in Merced County on Aug. 12, uncovering about 30 pounds of cocaine valued at roughly $817,200; the driver was arrested for possession for sale and transportation of cocaine across non-contiguous counties, and the case has been turned over to the Merced Area Gang Narcotics Enforcement Team and remains under investigation.

13 days ago•Source: KTLA

Chaotic LA street takeovers spark fires and looting

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3.665 min•19 days ago

Chaotic LA street takeovers spark fires and looting

Two street takeovers in Los Angeles sparked fires and looting overnight, with a car blaze in Gramercy Park and a major AutoZone burglary in East Los Angeles as police dispersed crowds; no arrests were immediately reported.

via New York Post