Sheriff’s narcotics investigation leads to eight arrests, drug seizure
**Drug Trafficking Ring Dismantled in San Luis Obispo County: Eight Arrested**
A months-long investigation by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit has culminated in the arrest of eight individuals and the seizure of significant quantities of drugs, firearms, and cash linked to a suspected drug trafficking organization operating across the region.
Detectives initiated the probe earlier this year, focusing on the sales and distribution of illegal narcotics within the county. After a three-month investigation, multiple search warrants were served in May, resulting in the confiscation of approximately 3 kilograms of cocaine, 14 pounds of methamphetamine, about $80,000 in U.S. currency, and 11 firearms.
According to investigators, the drug network was based in northern San Luis Obispo County and maintained connections to Southern California and Mexico, facilitating wide-reaching operations.
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office acknowledged the assistance of the District Attorney’s Office, the county’s Probation Department, and the Atascadero Police Department in this successful operation.
### Arrested Suspects and Charges
Eight suspects were charged in connection with the investigation:
– **Jorge Castaneda**, 30, of Paso Robles
Charged with conspiracy (182(a)(1) PC), sales enhancement over 1 kilogram of narcotic (11370.4 HS), and transportation for sale of a controlled substance between non-contiguous counties (11352(b) HS).
– **Carlos Rios**, 30, of Paso Robles
Charged with conspiracy (182(a)(1) PC), sales enhancement over 1 kilogram of cocaine (11370.4(a) HS), possession of a controlled substance for sale (11378 HS), enhancement over 1 kilogram of methamphetamine (11370.4(b) HS), and possession of a controlled substance for sale (11351 HS).
– **Bianca Sudias Navarro**, 30, of Paso Robles
Charged with conspiracy (182(a)(1) PC), sales enhancement over 1 kilogram of narcotic (11370.4 HS), transportation for sale of a controlled substance between non-contiguous counties (11352(b) HS), and possession of a controlled substance for sale (11351 HS).
– **Alexis Nusico Isidro**, 29, of Paso Robles
Charged with conspiracy (182(a)(1) PC), sales enhancement over 1 kilogram of narcotic (11370.4 HS), transportation for sale of a controlled substance between non-contiguous counties (11352(b) HS), and committing a felony while released on bail (12022.1 PC).
– **Anthony Traverso**, 37, of Templeton
Charged with conspiracy (182(a)(1) PC) and possession of a controlled substance for sale (11351 HS).
– **Argenis Zepeda Grande**, 29, of Paso Robles
Charged with conspiracy (182(a)(1) PC) and sales enhancement over 1 kilogram of narcotic (11370.4(a) HS).
– **Jose Castaneda**, 31, of Paso Robles
Charged with conspiracy (182(a) PC), sales enhancement over 1 kilogram of cocaine (11370.4(a) HS), and possession of a controlled substance for sale (11351 HS).
– **Zachary Hoyt**, 32, of San Miguel
Charged with conspiracy (182(a)(1) PC) and sales enhancement over 1 kilogram of cocaine (11370.4(a) HS).
This operation marks a significant step in combating drug trafficking within San Luis Obispo County and disrupting networks with regional and international ties. The Sheriff’s Office continues to work closely with partner agencies to ensure community safety and the enforcement of narcotics laws.
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