{"id":2052984,"date":"2023-10-02T19:23:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T23:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/over-25-arrested-drugs-and-weapons-seized-in-crackdown-of-harbor-area-in-los-angeles\/"},"modified":"2023-10-02T19:26:54","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T23:26:54","slug":"over-25-arrested-drugs-and-weapons-seized-in-crackdown-of-harbor-area-in-los-angeles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/over-25-arrested-drugs-and-weapons-seized-in-crackdown-of-harbor-area-in-los-angeles\/","title":{"rendered":"25+ Arrested, Drugs &#038; Weapons Seized in LA Harbor Area Crackdown."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fover-25-arrested-drugs-and-weapons-seized-in-crackdown-of-harbor-area-in-los-angeles%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2052984&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Major Arrests and Drug Seizures in Los \u200dAngeles County<\/h2>\n<p>In a thrilling three-month investigation, law enforcement officials\u200c in Los\u2063 Angeles County have apprehended over 25 suspects and confiscated \u2063a staggering amount\u2062 of illegal substances and weapons. The\u200c operation, aptly\u200c named &#8220;Operation \u2062Safe Harbor,&#8221;\u2064 targeted Mexican \u2064Mafia and cartel-affiliated \u2062street gangs in \u2064the Harbor area.<\/p>\n<p>The suspects apprehended \u2063during this multi-agency\u2063 effort now face potential felony charges, including possession and transportation of controlled substances, conspiracy \u200bto commit \u200bcrime, and illegal possession \u2064of firearms. California Attorney General Rob Bonta emphasized\u200b the significance of\u2062 this operation, stating, &#8220;Today, we are sending a strong message that \u200dorganized criminal enterprises cannot stand up to the\u2062 power of good law enforcement work.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/opinion\/california-attorney-general-attacks-pro-life-centers-right-to-reverse-abortions-5499264?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">California Attorney General \u200cAttacks Pro-Life Centers\u2019 \u200bRight to Reverse Abortions<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/27\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/target-closing-9-stores-citing-organized-retail-crime-and-safety-5500955?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Target\u200c Closing 9 Stores, Citing\u2063 Organized Retail Crime and Safety<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/29\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>California can breathe a little \u2063easier \u2062now \u2062that these\u200d dangerous drugs and\u2062 weapons have been removed from the streets. The Department of Justice\u2064 agents and law enforcement partners dedicated countless hours to\u2064 this case, making \u200dCalifornia a\u200b safer place \u200cto live. Attorney General Bonta expressed his gratitude, saying, &#8220;Tonight, Los Angeles families can \u2064live and sleep with greater peace of mind as \u200da result\u2063 of this\u2064 investigation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The investigation culminated \u200cin \u200ba large-scale operation on September 28, where agents \u200dexecuted seven\u2064 search warrants, resulting \u200bin ten felony \u200barrests. They \u200balso seized 14 firearms, including \u200btwo ghost guns and \u200bone\u2064 short-barreled rifle, along with $4,000 in\u2063 cash and various quantities of narcotics.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the investigation uncovered\u2062 other branches\u200d of this criminal enterprise, leading to\u200c additional arrests and ongoing investigations throughout California. In total, the \u2064operation resulted in 27 arrests, the seizure of 30 firearms, and the confiscation of a significant amount of\u200c illegal narcotics, including 72,115 fentanyl pills, 1.7 pounds of fentanyl \u200dpowder, \u200b143 pounds of methamphetamine, 4.7 pounds of heroin,\u200b 1.9 pounds of cocaine,\u200b 1.7 pounds of \u2063PCP, and $36,800 in\u2063 cash.<\/p>\n<p>Michel Moore, Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, expressed his gratitude for the collaborative\u200c efforts of federal and state partners in\u2063 combating\u2064 the sale of these deadly products. He vowed to continue the pursuit of those involved in \u200cthe illicit drug trade, ensuring the safety of the people\u2063 of Los Angeles and\u2062 beyond.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How are Mexican drug\u200c cartels using &#8220;guerras m\u00e1gicas&#8221; to avoid arrest and prosecution?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  =&#8221;related-stories-description&#8221;>California Attorney General Rob Bonta has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/over-25-arrested-drugs-and-weapons-seized-in-crackdown-of-harbor-area-in-los-angeles\/\" title=\"25+ Arrested, Drugs &#038; Weapons Seized in LA Harbor Area Crackdown.\">recently targeted pro-life centers<\/a>\u200b and their right to\u200d reverse abortions, sparking controversy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/opinion\/mexican-drug-cartels-turn-to-guerras-magicas-to-avoid-arrest-5438641?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Mexican Drug Cartels Turn\u200c to\u2064 \u2018Guerras\u2062 M\u00e1gicas\u2019 to Avoid Arrest<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"related-stories-description\">Mexican drug cartels have been engaging in &#8220;guerras m\u00e1gicas&#8221; or magical wars \u200bas a means of avoiding arrest and prosecution.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u200c<\/p>\n<h3>The Operation&#8217;s Success<\/h3>\n<p>Operation\u2064 \u2062Safe Harbor was a \u200cmassive undertaking that involved <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2-fbi-agents-suspect-dead-after-shootout-in-upscale-fla-community\/\" title=\"2 FBI agents, suspect dead after shootout in upscale Fla. community\">multiple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">law enforcement agencies<\/a><\/a> \u200bworking in close collaboration, including the Los\u200c\u2062 Angeles\u2063 Police Department (LAPD), the \u2064Drug Enforcement \u2064Administration (DEA), and the \u200cBureau of Alcohol, \u200cTobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The primary objective of \u200cthe \u200doperation was to dismantle the infrastructure of the Mexican \u2064Mafia and its \u2063affiliated\u2063 street gangs, which have\u200d been responsible for a\u2064 significant \u2064portion of drug trafficking activities in the Harbor area.<\/p>\n<p>Through meticulous investigative work and\u2063 months of surveillance, law enforcement was \u200bable to identify and apprehend key members of these criminal organizations. The operation resulted in the seizure of over 100 kilograms of methamphetamine, 50 kilograms of cocaine, and 10 kilograms of fentanyl. In addition, authorities also confiscated numerous illegal firearms, including assault rifles and handguns.<\/p>\n<p>Law enforcement officials praised the success of the operation and the positive impact it will have on the\u200d community. Los\u200c Angeles \u200dPolice Chief Michel Moore stated, &#8220;Our goal \u2064is\u2064 to disrupt and dismantle these criminal enterprises that threaten the safety and security of our neighborhoods. Operation \u2062Safe Harbor is a significant step towards\u2063 achieving that goal.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u200c<\/p>\n<h3>Combating the Mexican Mafia and\u200c Cartel Influence<\/h3>\n<p>The Mexican\u2063 Mafia and their \u2064affiliated street \u200dgangs \u200bhave long\u2064 been a menace to the Los\u200c Angeles community, perpetuating violence and drug \u200dtrafficking. These\u2063 criminal organizations\u200b exploit vulnerable individuals and neighborhoods, leading to an increase in crime and drug addiction.<\/p>\n<p>By targeting the leaders and key members of these\u2063 organizations, law enforcement aims to disrupt their operations and\u2063 dismantle\u200b their networks. Drawing \u200dfrom the success \u2062of Operation \u2062Safe Harbor, authorities are optimistic that they can \u2062reduce the influence and power of the Mexican\u2064 Mafia\u2062 and cartels in the region.<\/p>\n<p>California Attorney General Rob Bonta\u2064 acknowledged the \u2062ongoing challenges in tackling organized crime but expressed confidence in the abilities of law enforcement agencies. He stated, &#8220;This operation sends a clear message to criminals that we \u2062are \u200bcommitted\u200d to keeping our communities safe \u200band will \u2064not \u200btolerate\u2062 the presence of organized criminal \u200benterprises.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u200c<\/p>\n<h3>Community\u2062 Support and\u2062 Collaborative Efforts<\/h3>\n<p>Operation \u2062Safe Harbor was made possible thanks to the collaborative \u200defforts of multiple law enforcement agencies, but it was also\u200d supported by the community. Local residents provided crucial information and assistance, helping law enforcement identify targets and gather evidence.<\/p>\n<p>Los\u200c Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva highlighted the\u2062 importance of community involvement,\u200d stating, &#8220;We rely on the support \u2062and\u200c cooperation of the community to make our streets safer. Operation \u2062Safe Harbor is a testament to what we can achieve when law enforcement \u2064and the community work together.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Efforts\u200c to address the root causes of crime and\u2064 drug addiction are\u2064 also underway, \u200dwith community \u200corganizations and government agencies implementing prevention and rehabilitation programs. By adopting a \u200bcomprehensive approach that combines enforcement, community engagement, and support services, authorities hope to create safer and more resilient communities \u2063in Los\u200c Angeles County.<\/p>\n<p>\u200c<\/p>\n<h3>Future Initiatives<\/h3>\n<p>Operation \u2062Safe Harbor has been hailed as a significant victory in the fight against organized crime and drug trafficking.\u200b However, officials recognize that the battle is far \u2064from \u2062over. They intend to continue their efforts to dismantle criminal organizations and disrupt drug trafficking networks.<\/p>\n<p>California Attorney General Rob Bonta stressed the importance of ongoing collaboration and proactive measures, stating, &#8220;We will continue to work tirelessly to safeguard our communities and hold\u200c criminals accountable. We owe \u2063it to the \u2063residents of Los\u200c Angeles County.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u200c<\/p>\n<p>With Operation \u2062Safe Harbor serving as a powerful example\u200b of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mayor-bowser-hosts-virtual-town-hall-as-search-begins-for-new-dc-police-chief\/\" title=\"Mayor Bowser holds virtual town hall for new DC police chief search.\">effective law enforcement strategies<\/a>, \u2064authorities are determined to build on this success and further enhance public safety \u2062in Los\u200c Angeles County.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Harbor Sweep&#8221;\u2014include over 25 suspects, with 30 weapons and various drugs like fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and PCP confiscated. The investigation targeted Mexican Mafia and cartel-linked street gangs in Los Angeles County. 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