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Published on November 07, 2024
Sacramento Sheriffs Crack Down on Drug Trafficking, Arrest Aleksandr Kerez with Narcotics and Illegal FirearmsSource: Facebook/Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office

In a straightforward crackdown on narcotics trafficking within Sacramento County, law enforcement agents have taken a significant haul of drugs and illegal firearms off the streets, the sheriff's office revealed in a recent report. The operation was conducted by the North Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) Deputies, a unit set up to tackle persisting issues within communities.

Last week's search, targeting 39-year-old Aleksandr Kerez, yielded a substantial quantity of drugs, with deputies uncovering over a pound of suspected fentanyl and more than one-third of a pound of suspected methamphetamine. This discovery, which included several suspected fentanyl pills, casts a harsh light on the ongoing fentanyl crisis eroding public health and safety. The deputies also seized cash, a shotgun, a loaded flare gun, and various drug paraphernalia typically associated with the sale of narcotics, illustrating the multifaceted nature of the illicit drug trade, as stated in a post on the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office's Facebook page.

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Kerez has since faced multiple felony charges, including the sale of narcotics and methamphetamine, along with illegal possession of firearms. Following his arrest, he has been given a $200,000 bail and is currently awaiting his court date. The swift operation conducted by the POP deputies underscores law enforcement's ongoing battle against drug trafficking operations, which are not just local issues, but national crises requiring a concerted response.