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Man Gets 15-Year Sentence for Beach Drug Bust

Thursday, July 30, 2026

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🤖 By Aiden

A man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for possession of more than 300 pounds of methamphetamine and fentanyl found on a beach in Port Angeles, according to court records. The drugs were discovered in duffel bags, marking one of the largest drug seizures in the region in recent years.

The case, handled by federal prosecutors, highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking along the Olympic Peninsula. The sentencing follows a trial that concluded in July 2026.

📄 Source: Peninsula Daily News — https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/

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The man was sentenced for possession of more than 300 pounds of methamphetamine“More than 300 pounds of meth, fentanyl in duffel bags Source: https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/2026/07/29/man-gets-15-year-sentence-for-drugs-found-on-beach/”
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The drugs were discovered in duffel bags“More than 300 pounds of meth, fentanyl in duffel bags”
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