A multi-agency law enforcement operation on June 30 disrupted an alleged criminal enterprise operating out of a local rental unit, according to the Fullerton Police Department.
The Orange County Violent Crime Task Force (OCVCTF), alongside the Fullerton Police Department Gang Unit, Detectives, and Orange County Probation, executed multiple search warrants and probation compliance checks at a Fullerton apartment complex.
The multi-agency operation resulted in the seizure of an illegally possessed firearm, magazines, and ammunition, along with various narcotics and associated paraphernalia. Two individuals were taken into custody. One subject faces potential charges for being a felon in possession of a firearm, ammunition, and narcotics. A second subject was arrested for possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia.
Potential Criminal Charges Facing the Suspects
Under California law, these incidents typically involve a combination of felony and misdemeanor charges that can carry significant penalties:
- Felon in Possession of a Firearm (California Penal Code 29800(a)(1)): A felony charge for individuals with prior felony convictions found in possession of a firearm.
- Unlawful Possession of Ammunition (California Penal Code 30305(a)(1)): This makes it a felony for prohibited persons to possess ammunition.
- Possession of a Controlled Substance with a Firearm (California Health and Safety Code 11370.1): A severe felony charge for possessing illegal narcotics while in possession of an operable firearm.
- Possession of a Controlled Substance (California Health and Safety Code 11377 or 11350): Standard charges for the physical possession of illicit substances.
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (California Health and Safety Code 11364): A misdemeanor charge addressing the possession of items used for consuming controlled substances.
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