• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
CSLEA

California Statewide Law Enforcement Association

My union, My Choice!

  • Facebook
  • X
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Join CSLEA
  • 24/7 LDF Hotline
  • About
    • About CSLEA
    • CSLEA Foundation
      • Scholarships
    • Legal Team
    • Board Officers and Directors
    • CSLEA Affiliates
    • Member Services Staff
    • Advocacy Consultants
    • Communications Division
  • News and Media
    • Working For You
    • News
    • Monthly Alert Newsletter
    • CSLEA Videos
    • CSLEA Mobile App
    • Communications Division
  • Membership
    • Join CSLEA
    • Member Benefits
    • Membership Insurance Programs
    • Exclusive Member Discounts
    • Member Resources
    • Supervisors & Managers Benefits
    • Member Information Services
    • Member Services Staff
  • Legal
    • LDF 24-Hour Hotline
    • Legal Defense Fund
      • LDF Team
      • LDF Plan Attorneys
      • LDF Plan Description
    • Legal Team
    • Legal Representation Committee
    • Admonishment Statement
    • Peace Officer Bill of Rights
    • Legal Victories
    • Know Your Rights
    • Legal FAQs
  • Advocacy
    • Current Legislation
    • Legislative Update
    • Legislative Request Form
    • PAC Endorsements
    • General Election Results
    • Advocacy Consultants
  • Contact Us
    • Address Update
    • Beneficiary Information Update
  • Join CSLEA
  • LDF 24-Hour Hotline
Search

FP News

Special Agents: Operation “Red Bandits”

Arrests, Assault Rifles, Handguns, Narcotics

Posted on February 27, 2013

redbandit3_246_274_c1SACRAMENTO – California Department of Justice (DOJ) special agents, teamed with CHP and local law enforcement officers, busted 13 gang members suspected in a three-month crime spree in the Sacramento region. 

“Eighty home burglaries, 51 vehicle burglaries, that’s like a home burglary every day and a vehicle burglary every other day,” said Alan Barcelona, president of the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA).  DOJ special agents are CSLEA members.  “These guys were just helping themselves to whatever they wanted.  Our DOJ special agents seized assault rifles, handguns and narcotics.”

Operation Red Bandits targeted the burglary ring made up of Norteno gang members who were also involved in violent crimes, including carjackings and shootings, according to a DOJ press release.   

red_banditAs part of Operation Red Bandits, 12  search warrants were served today and 13 people were arrested, including minors.  Special agents and officers seized three assault rifles, four handguns, two active honey oil labs, five pounds of marijuana, 1/4 pound of methamphetamine, ammunition and body armor.

Child Protective Services (CPS) took into protective custody children at three locations becasue they lived in an environment with access to drugs and firearms.

Many of the 13 arrested have prior arrests for firearms-related charges.

“DOJ special agents and the officers who conducted Operation Red Bandit put a dent in street gang activity today, and the criminal activity that is associated with it,” said Barcelona.  “Citizens in the Sacramento region have to be saying to themselves, ‘bravo, score one for the good guys.’  Great job.”

redbandits4

redbandit_2

photo_5

  •  Share on Facebook
  •  Share on X
  •  Share on LinkedIn
  •  Share via Email

Primary Sidebar

  • News and Media
    • Working For You
    • News
    • Monthly Alert Newsletter
    • CSLEA Videos
    • CSLEA Mobile App
    • Communications Division

Footer

  • About
    • About CSLEA
    • CSLEA Foundation
    • Legal Team
    • Board Officers and Directors
    • CSLEA Affiliates
    • Member Services Staff
    • Advocacy Consultants
    • Communications Division
  • News and Media
    • Working For You
    • News
    • Monthly Alert Newsletter
    • CSLEA Videos
    • CSLEA Mobile App
    • Communications Division
  • Membership
    • Join CSLEA
    • Member Benefits
    • Membership Insurance Programs
    • Exclusive Member Discounts
    • Member Resources
    • Supervisors & Managers Benefits
    • Member Information Services
    • Member Services Staff
  • Legal
    • LDF 24-Hour Hotline
    • Legal Defense Fund
    • Legal Team
    • Legal Representation Committee
    • Admonishment Statement
    • Peace Officer Bill of Rights
    • Legal Victories
    • Know Your Rights
    • Legal FAQs
  • Advocacy
    • Current Legislation
    • Legislative Update
    • Legislative Request Form
    • PAC Endorsements
    • General Election Results
    • Advocacy Consultants
  • Contact Us
    • Address Update
    • Beneficiary Information Update
  • Join CSLEA
  • LDF 24-Hour Hotline

CSLEA is a Member Association of PORAC

Download the CSLEA Mobile App
  • Facebook
  • X
  • Instagram
  • YouTube

Copyright © 2023 California Statewide Law Enforcement Association. All Rights Reserved.
Website designed and developed by 911MEDIA.