Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies discovered a “clandestine methamphetamine conversion laboratory” in Palmdale during an illegal dumping call earlier this week, according to a news release from department officials.

In the release, deputies said that they were called to an area near 110th Street East and Avenue M-8 for an investigation regarding alleged illegal dumping. While on scene, they discovered the large-scale operation, which they said was used for the manufacturing and distribution of narcotics.

“During the investigation, personnel discovered more than 800 pounds of methamphetamine, prompting a broader investigation that ultimately uncovered a sophisticated methamphetamine manufacturing and distribution operation in the Antelope Valley,” the release said.

Deputies said that both liquid and crystal meth were seized from the location.

One person, 22-year-old Mexico resident Alejandro Hernandez Gutierrez, was arrested in connection with the discovery. He was booked for manufacturing of a controlled substance, deputies said.

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