San Diego Crime Sweep Involving Drug Sales and Smuggling across U.S –Mexican Border Nets Over 300 Arrests
A San Diego crime sweep that took place countywide nets over 300 arrests, including 50 gang members allegedly involved in drug sales and smuggling across the U.S.-Mexican border.
The sweep being dubbed as “Operation Allied Shield II” which was funded by the Department of Homeland Security was the second San Diego crime sweep this year. According to the San Diego Sheriff’s Department, almost 870 state, federal and local law enforcement agents were involved in the operation that took place on Friday and Saturday.
There were 307 people that were arrested on crimes ranging from suspicion of San Diego DUI, driving under the influence, drug trafficking to parole and probation violations. Marijuana, heroin, cocaine, methamphetimes, along with other drugs were also seized by agents.
In April, 282 arrests were made involving San Diego drug crimes and DUI, by federal, state and local law enforcement in the first “Operation Allied Shield.” Also taking part in the operation were the California Highway Patrol, U.S. Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
If you are suspected of committing a San Diego County drug crime you may want to seek legal advice from a San Diego criminal lawyer.
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