U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with the FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, and U.S. Probation, conducted a significant operation on March 11. The multi-agency effort aimed to disrupt cartel-related narcotics and firearms distribution in South Lake Tahoe, California.

The operation led to the arrest of gang members affiliated with Sureno and MS-13, who are known for their involvement in drug and weapons trafficking. Other individuals arrested had convictions related to possession for sale of narcotics or controlled substances, selling or modifying firearms, narcotics trafficking, DUI, false imprisonment, and possession of obscene material depicting minors in sexual conduct.

"Collaborative enforcement actions of this scale demonstrate a whole government approach with enhanced intelligence-driven investigations followed by coordinated law enforcement action," stated ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations San Francisco acting Field Office Director Polly Kaiser. "We will continue to leverage our resources and staff to disrupt and remove those that pose a risk to public safety."

The individuals arrested are currently undergoing federal prosecution and removal proceedings where applicable.

For further details, visit www.ice.gov or follow @EROSanFrancisco on social media.