Fresno police arrested two suspects, Jesus Cardenas, 26, and Frank Alvarez, 40, and seized 15 firearms during a long-term investigation into illegal firearm manufacturing and trafficking, with two suspects, Adrian Cardenas, 20, and Armando Flores, 37, still at large. (Fresno PD)
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Detectives with the Central Valley Crime Gun Task Force, assisted by multiple law enforcement agencies, executed three search warrants on Wednesday in connection with a long-term investigation into gang members and the illegal manufacturing and sale of firearms.
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The operation, which took place in Fresno and Selma, resulted in the seizure of 15 firearms, silencers, machine gun components, firearm manufacturing equipment, ammunition, narcotics, and U.S. currency, the Fresno Police Department said in a statement.
Two suspects, Jesus Cardenas, 26, and Frank Alvarez, 40, were arrested and booked at Fresno County Jail on weapons and drug-related charges.
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Two additional suspects, Adrian Cardenas, 20, and Armando Flores, 37, remain at large.
The investigation received support from the Selma Police Department, Fresno County Sheriff’s Department, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation SWAT Team, and the Special Services Unit.
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Authorities are urging anyone with information on the whereabouts of the outstanding suspects or illegal firearm activities to contact the Fresno Police Department at 559-621-7000 or remain anonymous through Valley Crime Stoppers at 559-498-STOP.
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