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Feds: 80 arrested in sweep targeting gang activity

Credit: Dept. of Justice

by KREM.com

Posted on November 23, 2009 at 9:49 AM

Updated Monday, Nov 23 at 9:49 AM

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YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) -- Federal prosecutors say more than 80 people have been arrested in a sweep targeting gangs in central Washington. 

The Yakima Herald-Republic reports 21 were arrested in Yakima, while more than 60 were taken into custody in the Tri-Cities area.

Authorities seized drugs, firearms and cash. The eight-week operation focused on street and midlevel drug traffickers, illegal immigrants and fugitives who are suspected of being members or had affiliations with street gangs in the two areas.

The U.S. Attorney's office in Spokane says eight firearms, including two assault rifles; small amounts of marijuana, methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine; three stolen vehicles and more than $14,000 in cash were seized.

 

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redrattler said on November 23, 2009 at 2:11 PM

Fantastic! This action is one that has saved some of our youth from being involved in such activities. Once a young person finds him/herself caught up in the gang lifestyle it is difficult to get out. It is good to see tax dollars going to this type of law enforcement. Now when I get pulled over for a minor traffic violation I won't be able to say "Why don't you police spend more time fighting real crime instead of hasseling the working class". Thank you to law enforcement officials. No doubt that the feds weren't the only organization involved, I'm sure that locals were right in the middle of it all.