Police Find Large Drug Lab in Orange County

Authorities in Fountain Valley have uncovered a clandestine drug lab, leading to the seizure of approximately 300,000 pills suspected to be laced with fentanyl. The operation took place at a building on Ellis Street, where detectives found numerous plastic bags filled with small orange pills, alongside equipment used for drug manufacturing. The discovery was made during the execution of a search warrant, which also involved coordinated efforts in nearby Westminster and Buena Park. The investigation has been linked to a 26-year-old resident of Buena Park, although further details about the individual have not been disclosed. In addition to the pills, law enforcement officials reported the presence of machinery specifically designed for drug production at the site. The scale of the operation raises concerns about the potential impact of fentanyl-laced substances in the community. In response to the hazardous materials found at the lab, the Orange County Health Care Agency's Environmental Health Hazardous Materials Team was called in to safely remove the dangerous substances. The ongoing investigation aims to uncover more about the operation and its connections within the drug trade. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward. Individuals can contact Buena Park Police Department Sergeant Jon Shaddow at 714-562-3915 to assist in the investigation. The situation remains fluid as police continue to gather evidence and assess the full extent of the drug lab's operations.