Robert Topper, the assistant special agent in charge for the San Francisco Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, speaks at a July 16 press conference about a joint narcotics operation in Sacramento. Photo courtesy of the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - The Sacramento Police Department, along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office announced the results of a recent operation focused on maintaining safety and quality of life in the central city. 

Over a five-week period from April 23 to May 30, a temporary team known as the Central Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) worked to identify and stop street-level drug activity.

The operation was part of the Sacramento Police Department’s ongoing efforts to ensure our streets remain a safe and welcoming place for residents, workers and visitors.  

“This operation addressed street-level drug activity helping to keep our neighborhoods safe,” said Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester. “We’re committed to using focused strategies and strong partnerships to protect our community and preserve the vibrant atmosphere of our city.” 

The operation led to approximately 24 arrests, with additional arrests anticipated and resulted in the seizure of large quantities of drugs, firearms and cash. 

More than 2,700 grams of cocaine, 6,000 fentanyl pills, 311 grams of heroin and 260 grams of ketamine were seized, along with more than 200 grams of ecstasy, 17 ounces of Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) and nearly two pounds of psilocybin mushrooms.

Also seized in the operation were 20 Adderall pills, more than four pounds of methamphetamine, more than $31,500 in cash believed to be proceeds from drug sales, three rifles and one handgun. 

While Central Narcotics Enforcement Team was a temporary team, the Sacramento Police Department remains focused on using resources effectively, listening to community concerns and working with partners to keep neighborhoods safe. 

The link to the July 16 CNET News Conference news conference is https://www.youtube.com/live/yGTVb6YZDAs?si=s9mVyuvdmVyXTd3C.