Authorities laud major blow to regional meth cartel; 41 total arrests include 5 in Woodland, 2 in Long Beach
Leslie Slape

Narcotics agents arrested three men and two women from Woodland Wednesday in a statewide raid authorities say busted a cartel that shipped pure crystal meth throughout the United States.

Two men from Long Beach have also been indicted federally as a result of the 14-month investigation.

The Mexican cartel formed cells in small towns such as Woodland and Long Beach because “it’s easier to exploit open areas,â€