FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims and MAGEC announced the results of an ongoing investigation primarily focused on one criminal street gang in Calwa on Friday. They are responsible for crimes such as murder, robbery, drug dealing, human trafficking and illegal gun trafficking.
Since the beginning of the year, law enforcement has served search warrants at 34 homes, arrested 47 people and recovered 30 guns.
Sheriff Margaret Mims says there’s more arrests to come.
One of the arrested is a Fresno State criminology student, for crimes ranging from carjacking to drug smuggling to human trafficking.
Fresno Police Chief, Jerry Dyer said, “These are vicious and violent individuals that have committed murders, forced young girls into acts of prostitution. And for those girls that did not participate, or would not cooperate, they would beat them brutally.”
There are believed to be more victims out there who have been terrorized by gangs and are urged to seek help.
Victim advocates with the group “Central Valley Against Human Trafficking” are available to get you the resources you need to live a safe, healthy life.
You can call them at 1-888-373-7888 or text the word “HELP” to 233733.
If you have any information that can help solve any cases, call Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867. You may be eligible for a cash reward worth up to $3,000. As always, your personal information will not be shared with anyone.
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