Video Above: 8 international gang members arrested in San Joaquin County
The operation, which is part of a nationwide FBI initiative against cartel-backed criminal enterprises, aimed to disrupt gang activity, reduce violent crime and hold cartel-linked leaders, members and associates accountable, officials said.
The counties involved include:
The prosecutions are led by the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office, with partner agencies including:
“El Dorado County stands as one of California’s safest counties due to our unwavering commitment to prioritizing accountability for criminal misconduct. This operation underscores our dedication to public safety and justice, achieved through a robust and dynamic partnership with our local and federal law enforcement allies, working together to protect our community,” El Dorado County District Attorney Vern Pierson said.
Officials said that those charged include Norteño gang leaders and associates accused of trafficking cocaine, methamphetamine and fentanyl. They are also accused of attempting to recruit middle and high school students. Meanwhile, some are alleged to have exploited male recruits in an effort to gain access to underage girls, according to the attorney’s office.
The defendants who were deported in March 2025 will face felony warrants if they return. These include gang members connected to fatal overdoses and members of outlaw gangs who deserted military service following the false claim of Army Infantry experience, officials said.
The law enforcement agencies and federal partners involved include:
The attorney’s office said remaining active warrants will be executed in the coming weeks.
“This operation demonstrates our shared commitment to protecting our neighborhoods,” the El Dorado District Attorney’s Office said in a social media post. “We will continue working side by side with our local, state, and federal partners to ensure El Dorado County and the surrounding region remain safe places to live, work, travel and raise families.”
Officials said those charged are innocent until proven guilty.
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