(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Mayor Yemi Mobolade, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) shared statements regarding the multiagency operation at a local underground nightclub near South Academy Boulevard and Airport Road on Sunday, April 27, in which over 100 people were arrested.
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According to CSPD, the department assisted federal and local law enforcement partners in the operation.
“I want to be clear that it is the responsibility of the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) to investigate criminal activity and make arrests when appropriate. This operation was the result of a months-long investigation into serious criminal activity in our community,” said Adrian Vasquez, Chief of Police for CSPD.
EPSO reported that deputies also took part in assisting federal partners to remove dangerous drug dealers and criminals from the streets, stating, “Sheriff [Joseph] Roybal is committed to ensuring the safety of our citizens. This operation was a critical step towards our missions of public safety in the Pikes Peak region.”…