Peninsula Gun, Drug Bust Results In Dozens Of Arrests

SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA — A multi-agency investigation aiming to curb violent crime in the South Bay has resulted in more than two dozen arrests and the seizure of firearms and narcotics, officials announced Friday.

Defendants from across the Peninsula have been charged with a wide range of state and federal crimes relating to gun possession and drug distribution, according to a release from the U.S. Department of Justice.

Authorities seized more than 130 firearms, 39 pounds of methamphetamine and about 20 pounds of marijuana during the investigation, according to the release.

The investigation was led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, with help from other agencies including the FBI, the San Mateo and San Joaquin County Sheriff's offices and local police in Redwood City, San Mateo, San Francisco and Daly City.

"This operation was years in the making," said Ray Roundtree, ATF Special Agent in Charge in San Francisco, in a statement. "Years ago, ATF and the San Mateo County Gang Intelligence Unit began laying the foundation for the culmination you see here today."

A full list of the defendants charged with federal crimes is included in the DOJ news release.

130 firearms, 39 pounds of meth & 20 pounds of marijuana seized during a multi-agency operation.

Thank you to everyone for your patience while we gathered this information & worked towards making San Mateo County better together.@USAttorneys release: https://t.co/jKfMzbgvHB pic.twitter.com/Fq7qN1RPrE
— San Mateo County S.O (@SMCSheriff) November 16, 2019