U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in cooperation with the FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, and U.S. Probation, conducted a major enforcement operation on March 11. The multi-agency effort focused on disrupting cartel-related narcotics and firearms distribution, as well as addressing other criminal threats in South Lake Tahoe, California.
During the one-day operation, law enforcement targeted gang members affiliated with Sureno and MS-13, known for their involvement in drug and weapons trafficking. Additionally, individuals with convictions for possession for sale of narcotics or controlled substances, selling or modifying firearms, narcotics trafficking, DUI, false imprisonment, and possession of obscene material depicting minors were also apprehended.
"Collaborative enforcement actions of this scale demonstrate a whole government approach with enhanced intelligence-driven investigations followed by coordinated law enforcement action," stated ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations San Francisco acting Field Office Director Polly Kaiser. "We will continue to leverage our resources and staff to disrupt and remove those that pose a risk to public safety."
The individuals arrested are now undergoing federal prosecution processes and removal proceedings where applicable.
Further details can be found at www.ice.gov or by following @EROSanFrancisco on social media.
