Folsom Blues 3.0 nets 100+ drug, illegal weapons arrests

A multi-agency operation called Operation Folsom Blues 3.0 has resulted in more than 100 arrests connected to drug trafficking, illegal firearms possession and other felony offenses. The Folsom Police Department announced Tuesday, Sept. 23, the culmination and success of the operation, which took place between Sept. 15-19. The Folsom Police Department's Special Investigation Unit (SIU) was in partnership with multiple regional, state and federal agencies and conducted a large-scale operation targeting fentanyl and other illicit drugs. The operation brought together law enforcement partners from Sacramento, El Dorado, Santa Clara, Colusa, Amador, Yolo, Yuba and Placer counties, along with the CHP, California Department of Parole, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and US Postal Inspection Service. Folsom Police said the efforts focused on disrupting online sales of fentanyl, conducting search warrants, interdiction operations and high-impact patrols in areas known for drug activity. "This operation demonstrates the power of collaboration," said Folsom Police Lt. David Canepa. "Fentanyl continues to devastate communities across our region, and only by working together can we hold offenders accountable and keep our neighborhoods safe." The Folsom Police Department thanked the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office for its support by providing on-site personnel and assisting with case processing. A press conference was scheduled for Thursday at the Sac County District Attorney's office in Sacramento, where full details of the operation will be revealed.