2 pounds meth seized in Stateline, man in jail

On Nov. 18, a multi-agency drug trafficking investigation culminated in the arrest of one suspect and the seizure of approximately 2 pounds of meth in Stateline.

The suspect, 45-year-old Francisco Sandoval-Estrada of Modesto, was arrested after delivering approximately 1 pound of suspected methamphetamine to investigators during an undercover narcotic sales transaction.

An additional pound of suspected methamphetamine was recovered by investigators in the vehicle that Sandoval-Estrada arrived in. Estimated street value of the seized methamphetamine is approximately $145,000.

Investigators from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Street Enforcement Team, Western El Dorado Narcotic Enforcement Team and the All Threats/All Crimes Unit from Reno conducted the investigation.

Sandoval-Estrada was booked into the Douglas County Jail on charges of trafficking in a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance for sale. His bail was set at $105,000.

Sandoval-Estrada is also being held on an immigration hold through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.