Riverside County Deputies and DHS Agents Serve Narcotics Search Warrant
Introduction to the Raid
U.S. Department of Homeland Security agents and Riverside County deputies were part of a law enforcement raid Friday at a Pomona business.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department confirmed it served a narcotics-related search warrant with assistance from the Homeland Security Special Response Team in the 200 block of Holt Avenue in the eastern Los Angeles County community.
Details of the Investigation
Details about the narcotics investigation were not immediately available. It was not immediately clear whether anyone was taken into custody in the law enforcement operation, which unfolded at about 6 a.m.
Eyewitness Accounts
A witness provided video that showed law enforcement officers, some armed and wearing tactical gear, outside the row of businesses, including an auto body shop. A man who works next to the auto body shop that was part of the raid said he saw several unmarked cars at the location.
Community Reaction
Word of the agents’ presence spread to a Home Depot about three miles away, where day laborers said tensions remained high after a law enforcement operation earlier this week. On Tuesday, Department of Homeland Security agents detained a group of day laborers outside the Home Depot. A senior Department of Homeland Security official provided a statement Wednesday indicating the operation initially targeted one person sought in connection with an arrest warrant.
Related Incidents
Details about the crime were not immediately available. Earlier Tuesday, a man was taken into immigration custody at a Pomona barbershop on Holt Avenue. He was later released.
Conclusion
The raid at the Pomona business is part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat narcotics and other illegal activities. While details of the operation are still scarce, it highlights the collaborative efforts between different agencies to address these issues. The community remains vigilant, especially after recent operations in the area.
FAQs
Q: What was the purpose of the search warrant served by Riverside County deputies and DHS agents?
A: The search warrant was served as part of a narcotics-related investigation.
Q: Was anyone taken into custody during the operation?
A: It was not immediately clear whether anyone was taken into custody.
Q: Where did the raid take place?
A: The raid occurred in the 200 block of Holt Avenue in Pomona.
Q: What other law enforcement activities have recently occurred in the area?
A: There were operations earlier in the week, including the detention of day laborers outside a Home Depot and the temporary custody of a man at a barbershop.
Q: Are there any concerns within the community following these operations?
A: Yes, tensions remain high, particularly among day laborers who were detained in a separate operation earlier in the week.
