Multiple Arrests After Drugs Found in Vehicles

Contra Costa County Sheriff's deputies arrested four people after discovering drugs during two separate traffic stops on Highway 24. (patch.com) The first stop uncovered 97 Adderall pills in a black plastic bag, packaged for sale, along with methamphetamine residue and scales. (patch.com) In the second vehicle, officers found cocaine packaged for distribution, additional methamphetamine, and tools consistent with narcotics sales. (patch.com) All four occupants—two adults and two juveniles—were taken into custody without resistance on charges related to possession and intent to sell controlled substances. (patch.com) These arrests occurred on Wednesday evening, with the first stop initiated due to expired registration and the second for speeding. (patch.com) Contra Costa County has intensified traffic enforcement in recent months, targeting impaired driving and vehicle violations to curb drug trafficking on major routes. (patch.com) Pills like Adderall, often prescribed for attention disorders, are increasingly diverted for illegal sale, especially among students and young adults for study aid. (justice.gov) Methamphetamine and cocaine remain primary street drugs in California, with street values around $50-100 per gram depending on purity. (sfchronicle.com) Local law enforcement reports these busts disrupt small-scale distribution networks that supply party scenes and low-level dealers. (patch.com)