Authorities raided a total of 11 locations, including eight in Santa Barbara, and made 22 arrests for primarily drug-related violations. Significant amounts of cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine were also seized, according to a news release from the Santa Barbara Police Department.
In addition to local police officers and sheriff’s deputies, agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration and Immigration and Customs Enforcement took part in the sting.
SWAT team members also assisted due to the possibility of weapons and armed resistance at certain locations. Authorities said no injuries to officers or suspects occurred.
Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, few details on the drug sweep or the suspects who were arrested have been released.