SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento Police Department wrapped up a months-long operation that took drugs and even illegal explosives off the streets.
"Well in terms of what was located and seized, all of that was extremely dangerous and illicit in nature," said Officer Allison Smith, spokesperson for Sacramento Police Department.
Fentanyl, mushrooms, MDMA and amphetamines were just some of the items recovered in a recent two-month drug operation led by the Sacramento Police Department.
"It was a long-term investigation. We were able to partner with outside agencies as well to conduct the investigation," Smith said.
Police said they also recovered over $3,000 in cash and more.
"We were able to take multiple drugs off the streets as well as illegal explosives," Smith said.
Officers said they seized more than four grams of mushrooms, four grams of MDMA, four grams of amphetamines, and 13 ounces of fentanyl.
"Just a small amount of that fentanyl is enough to be lethal, so close to a pound of that is a huge amount," Smith said.
Fentanyl is up to 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine, according to the California Department of Public Health.
The governor's office said they've committed $1 billion to the issue since Newsom was elected. Half of that money comes from federal grants, the rest is from the state general tax fund and settlements from major drug manufacturers. Meanwhile, police are cracking down.
"I think that this was a needed investigation. I think it sends a message to our community, those who are offenders and those who want to stay safe in our community," Smith said.
Police said they served three warrants and made two arrests in the investigation.
"It sends a positive message to our community members that we are doing something. We're able to partner with outside agencies, conduct these long term investigations and have a very positive result from them," Smith said.
Police targeted at least two locations in North Sacramento for the operation on Branch Street and Jonas Avenue. They insisted this was just part of their efforts to tackle the growing issue.
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