8 people arrested amid Northern California torture, kidnapping investigation

(FOX40.COM) — Eight people were arrested in Northern California after a lengthy investigation into a torture and kidnapping case.• Video Above: How to report a public safety threat

On Friday, several law enforcement agencies worked together to execute five search warrants across San Joaquin County. Officials said the torture and kidnapping investigation was gang-related.

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Subsequently, eight people were arrested and face charges of false imprisonment, kidnapping, torture, conspiracy to commit a crime, dissuading a witness, assault with a semiautomatic firearm, threats to terrorize, illegal possession of an assault weapon, manufacture/sale of high-capacity magazines, and several other offenses.

Additionally, law enforcement said during the search, it seized several guns, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, high-capacity magazines, and more than $15,000 in cash. Video footage of the bust can be found on the SJSCO Facebook page…

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