Gang detectives served a search warrant at a residence located at the 500 block of N. Linwood Avenue, a few blocks northwest of the home of the Santa Ana Mayor, Vince Sarmiento.
The suspect was selling firearms to gang members in exchange for narcotics.
Two rifles, several hundred rounds of ammunition, and magazines were recovered from the residence.
The suspect was arrested for several felony violations and transported to the Santa Ana Jail.