DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Six people were arrested on felony charges, and six guns were recovered during a multi-location enforcement operation targeting suspected gang activity, violent crime and drug distribution, according to the DeKalb County Police Department.
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The department’s Gang Unit coordinated the operation with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, along with DeKalb police’s STEP, SWAT and K-9 units.
In addition to the guns, officers seized marijuana, MDMA, crack cocaine, powder cocaine and prescription medication. Police also recovered a pill press and cash.
The operation generated a significant lead for the department’s robbery unit in connection with an armed robbery investigation, police said.
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DeKalb police also recognized Officer O’Neil and K-9 Alex for their work detecting and recovering narcotics and firearms. The pair also assisted in apprehending a suspect who fled on foot while discarding a firearm.
The department said the operation was part of its continued efforts to address violent crime and improve public safety throughout DeKalb County.
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