The Barrow and Forsyth county sheriff’s offices were among 18 state and local agencies participating in a nearly year-long investigation into gang activity in Georgia that netted almost 50 arrests.
GWINNETT CO. SHERIFF’S OFFICE NEWS RELEASE:
“Following a comprehensive nine-month investigation spearheaded by the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Section, charges were filed against 47 individuals involved in criminal activities linked to the Surenos gang.
The operation, which required meticulous planning and close coordination among various law enforcement agencies, represents a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to combat criminal street gangs within our community.
In August 2023, the GCSO Special Investigations Section uncovered an element of the Surenos criminal street gang engaged in trafficking firearms and a substantial quantity of narcotics across Georgia.
Through a combination of physical and electronic surveillance, undercover operations, collaboration with cooperating individuals and confidential sources, as well as skilled interviewing and interrogation techniques, the investigation revealed the group’s connections to the Mexican Drug Cartels.
The seized items in this case included $311,873.00 in U.S. currency, 14 firearms, 194.12 kilos of Methamphetamine, 36.8 kilos of Cocaine, 6.79 kilos of Marijuana, over 300 Fentanyl pills, and several vehicles utilized in the commission of crimes.
Charges brought against the individuals involved encompassed offenses such as narcotics trafficking, telecommunications device use related to drug distribution, illegal possession of firearms, criminal street gang activity, and racketeering.”