Rochester Police Catch Two in Major Meth Bust, Seize 22.5 Pounds

Rochester drug investigation leads to 22-pound meth bust

ROCHESTER — A three-month Rochester Police Department investigation led to a drug bust that yielded more than 22 pounds of meth, police announced Tuesday. According to a report from RPD, narcotics investigators executed warrants Thursday, March 5, in a monthslong investigation into a large-scale methamphetamine distribution ring. Detectives identified Francisco Fuerte Rangel, 36, and Victor Garzon Machuco, 26, as suspects in distributing meth. R…

Rochester police catch two in major meth bust, seize 22.5 pounds

Detectives identified Francisco Fuerte Rangel, 36, and Victor Garzon Machuco, 26, as suspects distributing significant amounts of methamphetamine in the community. On March 5, 2026, RPD executed search warrants at their residences.