SAPD detectives seized an AR rifle and a large bag of pot from gang suspects

In response to an increase in gang violence, SAPD Gang Detectives were in the area of the 300 Block of S. Hesperian Street completing a probation compliance check on Jan. 26.

During their approach, SAPD police detectives contacted several male subjects inside a garage smoking narcotics.

The detectives completed a search of the garage and located a pistol grip AR rifle with a loaded high capacity magazine and a large bag of marijuana (approximately 391 grams).

All subjects involved were arrested for firearm violations.