The joint investigation, called Operation Trash Panda, began in October of last year, when authorities began investigating illegal dumping in Calaveras County. This is when authorities discovered evidence of clandestine drug lab byproducts.
The suspects' identifications were not released as the investigation is ongoing, but authorities said they all face several felonies, including manufacturing a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance for sale, possession of chemicals with intent to manufacture methamphetamine, felon in possession of a firearm and felony child abuse.
In addition, 1,900 marijuana plants and more than 100 pounds of processed marijuana were recovered. They also recovered a dozen guns, including eight handguns, three shotguns, a rifle and more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition.
Bonta's office said common items associated with methamphetamine conversion labs were recovered. Those items include propane tanks, propane burners, acetone containers and fans. Authorities also discovered fingerprints and various liquids.
"This represents one of the largest domestic methamphetamine seizures in United States history," the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said.
The California Department of Toxic Substances will destroy the hazardous materials and equipment.
Among the several agencies working the case were the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, Calavaeras County Sheriff's Office, DEA Sacramento District Office, DEA San Francisco District Office, Central Valley High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas CVC HIDTA, Homeland Security Task Force HSTF, Calaveras County District Attorneys Office, Modesto Police Department, Merced Area Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team MAGNET, FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office.
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