Homeland Security conducts suspected raids across LA County
DHS conducts suspected federal raids in LA
SkyFOX on Tuesday is tracking several suspected raids by the Department of Homeland Security across LA County, including in Hollywood Hills and Studio City.
LOS ANGELES - SkyFOX stumbled upon multiple federal raids across Los Angeles County on Tuesday.
What we know:
Department of Homeland Security agents were seen searching a home near the Hollywood Reservoir in the Hollywood Hills, as well as another location on Hollow Springs Drive in the hills above Studio City.
A third location was seen near Glenoaks Boulevard and Lanark Street in Sun Valley, just off the 5 Freeway.
Federal authorities carried out these raids, resulting in multiple arrests of alleged members of an organized Armenian crime ring with Russian mafia ties.
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Law enforcement officials in California and Florida arrested 13 alleged members and associates of the Armenian organized crime syndicate.
Authorities seized more than $100,000 in cash, three armored vehicles, and illegal guns, while one suspect remains at large.
What they're saying:
According to a press release from U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli’s office, those arrested are facing five federal complaints for "a series of crimes – including attempted murder, kidnapping, tens of millions of dollars’ worth of thefts of online retailer shipments, and illegal firearm possession – to expand and maintain their control in the San Fernando Valley."
"This transnational criminal organization operated with the structure and brutality of an international cartel, inflicting significant harm on public safety and causing substantial damage to legitimate commerce and supply chains," said HSI Los Angeles Acting Deputy Special Agent in Charge Dwayne Angebrandt.