Large Volume of Narcotics Seized- Subject Arrested

In February of 2024, members of the Marin County Specialized Investigative Unit initiated an investigation into a David Lester, a 56-year-old Oakland resident known to be selling illegal narcotics in Marin County. Undercover Detectives were able to purchase illegal narcotics from Lester on several occasions. The investigation, which took place over the span of a few months, led to Detectives serving a search warrant on Lester and his residence. As a result of the initial investigation, Detectives seized over 12 pounds of methamphetamine, over 6.5 pounds of GHB, and a plethora of other drugs such as Ketamine, Cocaine, MDMA, Psilocybin mushrooms, Xanax, Oxycodone and various other illegal drugs.

In October of 2024, Marin County Detectives conducted an additional investigation into Lester. Another search of Lester and his residence was conducted which revealed over 12 pounds of GHB, approximately 2.5 pounds of Methamphetamine, as well as Cocaine, Ketamine, MDMA, Xanax and a variety of other illegal drugs. The Marin County Sheriff's Office is committed to keeping our community safe through dangerous illegal narcotic enforcement.