Visalia gang and narcotics bust results in three arrests
Nov 16, 2024
VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - Three alleged gang members were arrested Friday as part of a gang and narcotics bust, the Visalia police department says.
The Special Enforcement Bureau (SEU) and the Tulare County Sheriff's Office Tulare Area Gang and Narcotics Enforcement (T.A.G.N.E.T.) were able to locate the three men during a parole and probation sweep in Visalia.
Officers say two illegal firearms, one of which was reported as lost or stolen, and narcotics were discovered during the operation.
Those arrested were 23-year-old Fernando Ruelas, 27-year-old Daniel Flores, and 29-year-old Manuel Valenzuela. All three were booked into the Tulare County Adult Pre-Trial Facility.
Investigators say two other individuals were released after being cited.