By Rosalio Ahumada
The Sacramento Bee
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Authorities on Thursday announced the results of an enforcement operation targeting drug and firearms trafficking in California.
“Operation Central Valley Blues” was aimed at intercepting fentanyl, methamphetamine and other dangerous drugs, according to a news release from the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office. The operation was conducted by 38 federal, state, and local agencies across 14 counties.
Local officials said the law enforcement operation combined intelligence-driven methods with proactive enforcement, undercover operations, high-impact patrols, search warrants and probation and parole compliance efforts with support from the social media company Meta, which operates platforms Facebook and Instagram.
“Our office is proud to have been a key partner in Operation Central Valley Blues (OCVB), which builds upon the success of the local Folsom Blues drug operations in identifying and arresting online drug and weapons dealers,” Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho said in the news release. “I commend all participating law enforcement agencies for their dedication to this operation, and to Meta for their landmark support in our effort protect our communities from dangerous online dealers.”
Authorities arrested 146 people and confiscated 43 firearms during the three-day operation. The illegal drugs seized included 16,136 fentanyl pills, more than 90 pounds of meth, more than 3,100 pounds of marijuana and 7 pounds of cocaine, along with $338,222 in confiscated cash.
“Operation Central Valley Blues sends a clear message to drug traffickers: If you choose to bring dangerous drugs into our communities, you will be held accountable,” El Dorado County District Attorney Vern Pierson said in a news release. “Our commitment to protecting El Dorado County from those who profit from illegal narcotics remains unwavering.”
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