Rideshare Blunder Leads to $30K Meth Bust in California

WHO:

Fox News - A Sacramento man was arrested in connection with the incident.

WHAT:

Fox News - The man accidentally left a backpack containing 355.7 grams of suspected methamphetamine in a rideshare vehicle.

NY Post - The backpack contained a “large amount” of suspected methamphetamine valued at approximately $26,000.

WHERE:

Fox News - The incident occurred in California.

HOW:

Fox News - Police discovered the methamphetamine after searching the backpack left in the rideshare vehicle.

(UPDATED July 15, 2026 01:23 UTC)

A Sacramento man has been arrested after accidentally leaving a backpack containing 355.7 grams of suspected methamphetamine in a rideshare vehicle. The backpack, which held a large amount of the drug, is valued at approximately $26,000. Police discovered the methamphetamine during a search of the backpack in California.