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Meth labs in Visalia, Bakersfield shut down following seizure of 2,171 pounds of meth
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A multi-agency investigation known as Operation Klean Strip resulted in the seizure of over 2,170 pounds of methamphetamine and the arrest of nine individuals linked to drug labs in Visalia and Bakersfield.
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The U.S. Attorney's Office on Thursday announced the end of the “Operation Klean Strip,” a multi-agency investigation that led to the dismantling of two large methamphetamine conversion laboratories in Bakersfield and Visalia.
A monthslong, multi-agency investigation dubbed "Operation Klean Strip" led to the discovery and dismantling of two large-scale clandestine methamphetamine conversion labs in Central California, according to law enforcement officials.
A multi-agency investigation known as Operation Klean Strip resulted in the seizure of over 2,170 pounds of methamphetamine and the arrest of nine individuals linked to drug labs in Visalia and Bakersfield.
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