Salinas Police Department Seizes Drugs, Live Grenade and Other Weapons Through Search Warrant
Salinas, CA – Our Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) has been investigating ongoing gang activity in the encampments in the W. Lake St and Bridge Alley area of Salinas.
Yesterday, a search warrant was served for the encampment which included 7 tents. During the service of the warrant, VSTF, Investigations, and patrol officers located a .45 caliber M&P handgun, a .12-gauge sawed-off shotgun, two .22 revolvers, several handgun magazines, 5 1/2 ounces of meth, 3.19 grams of heroin, 2 grams of powder fentanyl, 155 M30 fentanyl pills, and a fully functional hand grenade.
The Monterey County Bomb Squad was called out to assist and determined it was a live grenade through an x-ray machine. The Bomb Squad was able to render it safe and clear the rest of the area.
A 23 year-old male who is an active gang member was arrested and lodged at Monterey County Jail for several drug, weapon, and explosive possession charges.
This is still an active investigation, anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call the non-emergency number at 831-758-7321. If you wish to remain anonymous you may also call the Salinas Police Department Tip Line at 831-775-4222.
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