Police seize nearly half a pound of methamphetamine in Salt Lake City

Ryan Bittan
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SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Salt Lake City Police seized nearly half a pound of methamphetamine after a traffic stop early Friday morning.

Shortly after 3 a.m. on April 19, SLCPD officers stopped an SUV near 1500 South West Temple St. for not having a license plate.

Police said the driver, identified as James Castro, 52, did not have a valid driver’s license or insurance. Officers also found that the passenger, identified as Caroline Campbell, 45, was not wearing a seatbelt.

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Police impounded the car, and during an inventory, found over 200 grams — the equivalent of nearly half of a pound — of methamphetamine. Along with the drugs, police also found scales and packaging material consistent with the intent to distribute.

Castro was booked into Salt Lake County Jail on possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a vehicle without insurance, and driving on a denied license.

Campbell was also booked into Salt Lake County Jail on possession of a controlled substance.

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