Police arrested a street fruit vendor in Southern California after finding methamphetamine hidden in the vendor's truck during a traffic stop, Hermosa Beach police confirmed in a social media post Monday.
The arrest followed multiple complaints about illegal vendors. Police cited several street vendors in the Hermosa Beach Pier area as a result of the complaints.
One of the street vendors, who received several citations last month, refused to comply with authorities' instructions, according to police. Last week, officers arrested the vendor during the traffic stop for falsifying the vehicle's registration and for not having the permits required by the city.
Narcotics were located during a search of the truck, police said.
"The subject was arrested, the vehicle was towed, and the fruit cart was held by the city," police said in a statement.
Hermosa Beach Police are reminding street vendors about the importance of keeping their paperwork and permits in order.
Correction: A previous version of this article indicated the narcotics were found in the vendor's cart. They were found in the vendor's truck, police say.
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