Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies discovered a “clandestine methamphetamine conversion laboratory” in Palmdale during an illegal dumping call earlier this week, according to a news release from department officials.
In the release, deputies said that they were called to an area near 110th Street East and Avenue M-8 for an investigation regarding alleged illegal dumping. While on scene, they discovered the large-scale operation, which they said was used for the manufacturing and distribution of narcotics.
“During the investigation, personnel discovered more than 800 pounds of methamphetamine, prompting a broader investigation that ultimately uncovered a sophisticated methamphetamine manufacturing and distribution operation in the Antelope Valley,” the release said…