Crime & Safety
Department of Homeland Security Arrests Alleged Gang Members in Santa Cruz County
BREAKING: Police said firearms were also seized during the arrests.
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — The Department of Homeland Security Investigations, in conjunction with local law enforcement, made several arrests this morning throughout Santa Cruz County, according to Santa Cruz police.
The arrests stem from a five-year investigation into a criminal street gang organization that has been operating in the area, police said. Several members of this criminal organization have been arrested
and have a history of crimes, including murder, extortion and narcotics trafficking. Firearms were also seized during the arrests.
Further details were not immediately available.
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By Bay City News
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