Jacinto Muñoz and Jose H.Cruz arrested on suspicion of transportation and possession of methamphetamine for sale.

Richmond and San Pablo police, officers served search warrants at the Richmond home of suspected drug trafficker Jacinto Muñoz, 33, of Richmond, and associated homes in Richmond and El Sobrante. Detained by Richmond police, a search of a vehicle occupied by Muñoz and a second suspect Jose H. Cruz, 40, of El Sobrante revealed a pound of methamphetamine packaged for sale. A search of three associated homes revealed methamphetamine, methamphetamine manufacturing materials and more than $60,000 in suspected drug proceeds, police said. A handgun was also located by a third suspect, Benjamin Castellaños, 29, of Richmond, who is a convicted felon. Muñoz and Cruz were both arrested on suspicion of transportation and possession of methamphetamine for sale. Castellaños was arrested on suspicion of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. All of the suspects were booked into the Contra Costa County jail in Martinez.

Jacinto Muñoz and Jose H.Cruz arrested on suspicion of transportation and possession of methamphetamine for sale.

Richmond and San Pablo police, officers served search warrants at the Richmond home of suspected drug trafficker Jacinto Muñoz, 33, of Richm...

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