The San Jose Police Department (SJPD) successfully arrested two suspects, seizing illegal drugs, firearms, and cash in a large-scale bust, according to a recent statement by the department. Following a long-term drug and weapons trafficking investigation, Omar Box, 24, and Laneyia Santos, 19, both San José residents, were detained on the 3000 block of Rubino Drive on July 14th, 2023.

(Laneyia Santos, 19 - SJPD)

A surge in narcotics and fentanyl activity in the area prompted the investigation, which was spearheaded by District Sam patrol officers with support from the San Jose Police Department METRO unit. Officers executed a search warrant on the suspects' residence and vehicles, leading to the seizure of a massive amount of drugs and illegal weapons.

The confiscated items included 28,000 Adderall pills, 1,000 M30 Fentanyl pills, 30 pounds of marijuana, 40 grams of cocaine, 3 ounces of methamphetamine, a 9mm privately made firearm (ghost gun), an unregistered Glock pistol, a Mac-10 firearm, ammunition, and over $12,000 in cash. According to the SJPD, the drugs have an estimated street value of nearly one million dollars and have been linked to numerous overdose deaths.

(Omar Box, 24 - SJPD)

The proactive police work conducted by the officers led to multiple drug and weapons-related charges against both suspects. High bail of five million dollars has been set for each individual. 

Officer Steve Aponte, a spokesperson for SJPD, emphasized the significance of this operation in ensuring the safety of the community and encouraged anyone with more information about this case or similar cases to come forward. Anonymous tipsters can contribute information through the P3TIPS mobile app, call the tip line at (408) 947-STOP, or visit www.svcrimestoppers.org. The Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers Program even offers cash rewards for information leading to an arrest.