Federal Drug Enforcement Administration agents carried out coordinated actions at several spots across Orange County on Wednesday morning, with aerial footage capturing a heavy law enforcement presence at a home in Tustin while other crews moved through additional communities.
DEA confirms investigation but stays mum on details
The DEA Los Angeles Field Division confirmed it is running an investigation at multiple Orange County locations, but it is keeping specifics under wraps while the operation is still active, according to CBS Los Angeles. A spokesperson said the agency will not release information about the sites or what triggered the activity while agents remain in the field. CBS Los Angeles described the situation as a developing story.
Sky5 captures action in the Tustin neighborhood
Live Sky5 helicopter video aired by local station KTLA showed several agents outside a Tustin residence, with law enforcement vehicles parked nearby and visible in surrounding neighborhoods. The aerial footage was picked up by other outlets as teams continued to stage at and search the properties.
Latest move in a flurry of recent federal activity
The sweeps come on the heels of a multi-agency operation last week that targeted alleged Mexican Mafia members across Orange County and parts of southern Los Angeles County, leading to dozens of indictments along with sizable drug and firearms seizures, according to NBC Los Angeles. Federal task forces often serve multiple warrants at the same time in different locations as part of longer-running investigations.
What might come next
Major multi-location operations led by the DEA Los Angeles Field Division have previously resulted in arrests, seizures, and federal court filings, as noted in past DEA press releases that highlighted large fentanyl and methamphetamine busts. In this current sweep, authorities have not yet publicly announced any arrests or charges, CBS Los Angeles reported.
With few official details available so far, anyone who has information about the law enforcement activity is urged to contact local police or federal investigators. This story will be updated as agencies release additional information.
