Washington Car Lot Makes History With Meth Contamination

July 15, 2009 - A North Whidbey used car lot earned the unfortunate distinction of becoming the first dealership to have its license yanked by the state due to methamphetamine contamination.

The state Department of Licensing issued a summary suspension of O&J Sales’ license last week. The notice of summary suspension states that meth contamination of vehicles, as well as the business’ failure to transfer titles in a timely manner, as the reasons for the action. Brad Benfield, spokesman for the department, said it was the first time meth contamination has been cited in a suspension.

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