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PD: Citrus Heights SWAT raids seized 20+ guns, drugs, $93k

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Photo released by Citrus Heights police showing various weapons seized, Tuesday.

Citrus Heights police released additional information tonight regarding Tuesday’s SWAT raids, reporting the seizure of numerous firearms, ammunition, narcotics and $93,000 in cash, following the execution of search warrants at three locations in the city.

Police said gun seizures included three AK-47’s, one Mac-10, a Tec-nine, and 17 other various weapons – including hundreds of rounds of ammunition and several gun silencers, according to a press release Wednesday.

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The Department also reported detectives found approximately two pounds of methamphetamine and six pounds of marijuana.

Police said the seizures were related to an active investigation into illegal weapons sales, and also resulted in three arrests.

Referencing the multiple agencies involved in Tuesday’s events, CHPD’s Investigations Lieutenant Doug Fletcher said the Department is “proud of the skill and determination demonstrated by all law enforcement personnel involved in this case.”

[For photos and video from Tuesday’s SWAT raid at S&S Tire shop, see: Breaking: heavy police activity, SWAT team at Auburn Blvd tire shop]

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