The SAPD seized several guns today and arrested a few gangbangers

While conducting suppression efforts in the area of 215 S. Sullivan, SAPD Gang Detectives observed three suspects running in different directions, according to their Twitter account.

During a search of the area, 3 loaded semi-automatic handguns were located. All 3 subjects are documented gang members.

While contacting 3 subjects in the area of 3900 block of W. Kent, SAPD MET Detectives recovered a pistol grip shotgun with live ammunition, according to the SAPD Twitter account.

Two of the subjects were on probation and the other was a convicted felon with prior arrests for robbery and assault with a deadly weapon.

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Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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