Meth probe ends in 3 arrests

An investigation into methamphetamine distribution ended Thursday with three arrests and nearly $135,000 worth of drugs seized.

Lt. Mike Forshee, with the Utah County Major Crimes Task Force, said law enforcement officers arrested three West Valley City men, ages 23, 30 and 35, at a location in the Draper area. Forshee said the men were arrested for investigation of distribution of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Officers seized nearly three pounds of methamphetamine worth nearly $131,000 and about two ounces of cocaine worth about $4,300. The task force teamed with agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Immigration Customs Enforcement and Draper Police.