Gregory Lee Evans : Lake Elsinore Residents Arrested, Fentanyl Pills Seized

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2. Fentanyl pills seizure Lake Elsinore

Two Lake Elsinore residents were apprehended on various narcotics-related charges as deputies confiscated $90,000 worth of illegal narcotics from a dwelling in Lake Elsinore. Following reports of narcotics transactions in Lake Elsinore and Wildomar, the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station Special Enforcement Team (SET) deputies initiated a thorough investigation. On May 22, SET deputies executed a search warrant in the 33000 block of Pamela Road in the unincorporated Lakeland Village area of Lake Elsinore. The raid yielded over 9,000 M-30 pills suspected to be laced with fentanyl, more than five ounces of fentanyl, packaging materials, and controlled substance paraphernalia. Two suspects, Gregory Lee Evans and Shannon Van Leeuwen, both from Lake Elsinore, were arrested and detained on multiple narcotics-related charges. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department emphasized the lethal potential of even a single M-30 pill or grain of pure fentanyl, underscoring the importance of eliminating these substances from our communities to safeguard countless lives. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with pertinent information is urged to contact Deputy Crivello at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station at 951-245-3300.

Arrests Made in Lake Elsinore Narcotics Investigation

Two Lake Elsinore residents found themselves in hot water after law enforcement officials uncovered a major narcotics operation in the unincorporated area of Lakeland Village. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department reported that deputies seized a staggering $90,000 worth of illegal narcotics from a residence on Pamela Road, sparking a significant crackdown on drug-related activities in the region.

Intensive Investigation Leads to Arrests

The investigation was initiated following tips about suspicious drug sales in Lake Elsinore and Wildomar, prompting the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station Special Enforcement Team (SET) to delve deep into the matter. On May 22, SET deputies executed a search warrant at the property on Pamela Road, where they made a shocking discovery.

Major Drug Seizure

During the search, law enforcement officers unearthed over 9,000 M-30 pills believed to be laced with fentanyl, as well as more than five ounces of pure fentanyl. Additionally, packaging supplies and controlled substance paraphernalia were confiscated from the scene. The total value of the illegal narcotics seized amounted to a jaw-dropping $90,000, underscoring the scale of the illicit drug operation.

Suspects in Custody

Following the raid, two individuals were taken into custody in connection with the narcotics bust. Gregory Lee Evans, aged 46, and Shannon Van Leeuwen, aged 44, both residents of Lake Elsinore, were arrested and subsequently booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center on a slew of narcotics-related charges.

Community Safety Concerns

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department issued a stark warning about the dangers posed by the seized drugs, highlighting the lethal potential of even a small quantity of fentanyl. By eradicating these harmful substances from circulation, law enforcement officials believe that numerous lives have been safeguarded from the perils of drug overdose.

Ongoing Investigation

The investigation into the drug operation remains ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with additional information to come forward. Deputy Crivello, based at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station, can be reached at 951-245-3300 for individuals willing to provide valuable insights into the case.