SAN BERNARDINO – Law enforcement agencies raided two medical marijuana dispensaries, arresting two men, seizing firearms and cracking down on what is believed to be gang-related activity early Wednesday. The dispensaries, located in the 1100 block of E Street and another at the 300 block of West 40th Street, have been linked to large amounts of criminal activity, said police.
“These two locations have already generated a number of patrol cars for service,” said San Bernardino Police spokesman, Lt. Rich Lawhead. “including burglaries and robberies.” Shootings have also been reported at both of those areas as well, he said.
Different agencies took part in the raids, including officers from the San Bernardino Movement Against Street Hoodlums, a SWAT team from both police and San Bernardino County Sheriff’s, along with regular police and sheriff’s officers.
At 6 a.m., the law enforcement agencies converged at the Truth Clinic at 316 West 40th Street, where searches turned up a rifle and handgun. Police arrested two people at the scene. There were no arrests made at the other location on E Street, though police did seize a shotgun and a handgun.
No marijuana was seized from either location, according to reports. Both dispensaries were shut down, said Lawhead. Several people were detained by police at both locations, but police only arrested two males. While the investigation continues, police did not yet identify those that had been arrested. Police officials confirmed that the marijuana sales at both dispensaries are tied to gang-related activities.
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