Calif. Teen Arrested in Elko on Meth Charges

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Posted: 1:40 PM Mar 27, 2008
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RENO, Nev. (AP) - Elko police say a California teenager is facing drug trafficking charges after he was pulled over for a traffic violation - and gave the officer permission to search his car.

Authorities say about 50 grams of suspected methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $14,000, was found.

Juan Manuel Torres-Mellero of San Bernardino was booked on suspicion of trafficking, failure to stop at a stop sign and driving without a valid license.

Bail was set at $500,000.

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