Dozens Of Gang-Related Guns Seized In The East Bay, Cops Say

EAST BAY AREA — The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Gang Suppression Unit is conducting an on-going operation aimed at drug and gun sales. On Wednesday, detectives seized 25 guns. That's in addition to seven that were seized back in May.

The weapons include "handguns, automatic weapons, Glock auto sears and FN 5.7 mm handguns capable of shooting armor piercing rounds," according to Sgt. Ray Kelly, Public Information Officer for the sheriff's office.

The investigation began in May and involved several local street gang members and their associates. During an initial search warrant operation, detectives seized guns and drugs, and developed information about illegal firearms sales.

The guns seized on Wednesday were gathered at several locations in unincorporated Alameda County.

"Due to the fact the investigation is continuing," Kelly said in a written release, "the identities of the suspects are currently being withheld."

The sheriff’s office is working with the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) in an effort to get federal charges filed in the case.

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