11-Month Investigation into Drug Trafficking and Weapons Violations Results in Seven Arrests
SAN DIEGO, CA — An 11-month investigation led by San Diego Police Department Mid-City Division detectives into drug trafficking and weapons violations concluded with the execution of 15 search warrants across San Diego County, resulting in seven felony arrests.
The investigation targeted a illicit network operating across City Heights, Downtown San Diego, and Pacific Beach out of multiple residences and vehicles. According to law enforcement, the operation utilized social media platforms to market and sell narcotics to college students while simultaneously manufacturing and distributing illegal firearms.
In June 2026, law enforcement personnel executed search warrants targeting homes, vehicles, and associated Instagram accounts. During the operation, officers seized over two pounds of cocaine, eight gallon-sized bags of marijuana, five gallon-sized bags of psilocybin mushrooms, 630 Xanax pills, Percocet pills, digital scales, and over $40,000 in U.S. currency.
Additionally, detectives recovered more than 16 firearms, including illegally modified rifles, firearm build kits, loaded high-capacity magazines, ammunition, five ballistic vests, and a ballistic helmet. The operation was conducted in collaboration with the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office Narcotics Division and Narcotics Task Force Team 8.
