In an effort that signals the Oakland Police Department's commitment to curtail violent crime and public safety issues, officers of the OPD's Special Resource Section made an arrest tied to illegal drug operations within the city. The arrest occurred last Thursday and was the direct result of community members stepping forward to report suspicious activities.

According to the details provided by the Oakland Police Department, officers on the scene at the intersection of 14th Street and Madison Street noted an individual in possession of what was described as "a large amount of marijuana." The investigative sequence that followed led to the search of two vehicles connected to the suspect, yielding the presence of a firearm equipped with a high-capacity magazine, a variety of drugs, and a sum of cash. The individual, whose identity has not been revealed, was apprehended at the scene.

The original tip-off that flagged the illegal activity to the police came through the Drug Hotline. OPD's appeal to the public for vigilance against illegal drug activity and the assurance of confidentiality appear to have paid dividends in this instance.