In a large-scale crackdown on criminal activity, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has arrested 71 suspects and recovered 145 stolen vehicles in Oakland and the East Bay, following California Governor Gavin Newsom’s increased deployment, including a temporary surge of 120 officers. The operation, which involved close collaboration with local law enforcement, also led to the confiscation of four firearms linked to crimes, as well as a quantity of illegal drugs. This significant move comes as part of the state’s escalated efforts to combat rising crime rates in the area.