Sheriff's detectives unravel major drug operation

A six-month investigation into a major drug-trafficking organization by Santa Barbara Sheriff's narcotics detectives has concluded with the arrest of 17 suspects, along with the seizure of millions of dollars worth of drugs and weapons. Links to FRESNO COUNTY and ORANGE COVE Four subjects wanted Authorities are still seeking four suspects, including 35-year-old Gamaliel Galindo Cardenas. Known as “Gamas,” Cardenas is believed to be the head of a Mexican national drug-trafficking organization operating in California and possibly Washington. He has ties to Glendale, Orange Cove , and Lakewood, Wash. His whereabouts are unknown and authorities have secured a $250,000 warrant for his arrest for conspiracy, cultivation of marijuana and possession of marijuana for sale. ~~~ The following 15 adults, along with two unidentified minors, face a variety of charges including conspiracy, drug-related violations, weapons violations and other felony counts. Authorities identified at least five of the suspects as Mexican nationals. -Eloy Chavez, 33, of Orange Cove -Uriel Torres, 32, of Orange Cove -Augustin Cornejo, 21, of Cutler -Saul Cortez, 25, of Cutler -Jose Valdovinos, 45, of Cutler -Alejandro Vargas, 24, of Cutler -Rene Vargas, 39, of Cutler MORE .. The Daily Sound - Santa Barbara

[flaco loco]

The timing and success of this sure is interesting considering it came less than a week after Jr. was said to have cooperated with a local investagation.

That took courage, good for him.

[Concerned old man]

What To ROLL OVER TO SAVE HIS SIX??How Many Years Has This Been Going On With No Police Dept?With Lopez As The JEFE.
DO THE CRIME::::DO THE TIME:::
This Past Wednesday 11/11/09 Two Cars Were Set AFIRE At The Same Time South Of Manning Ave Before The Canal,On Monson Ave.Its Time To Have More Patrols To Avoid This TRAGEDY, Which Is An Often Ongoing Happening, Several Orange Trees Were Also Destroyed.Can You Believe They Were So BLATENT AS TO SET FIRE TO TWO CARS AT THE SAME TIME In The Same Orange Grove;;{FOR WHAT} A Car Was Set Afire Just Recently Burning Half Of Smith Mountain;Is ORANGE COVE & Surrounding Areas NOW CONSIDERED A COMBAT ZONE???

[Concerned old man]

who="Concerned old man"] What To ROLL OVER TO SAVE HIS SIX??How Many Years Has This Been Going On With No Police Dept?With Lopez As The JEFE.
DO THE CRIME::::DO THE TIME:::
This Past Wednesday 11/11/09 Two Cars Were Set AFIRE At The Same Time South Of Manning Ave Before The Canal,On Monson Ave.Its Time To Have More Patrols To Avoid This TRAGEDY, Which Is An Often Ongoing Happening, Several Orange Trees Were Also Destroyed.Can You Believe They Were So BLATENT AS TO SET FIRE TO TWO CARS AT THE SAME TIME In The Same Orange Grove;;{FOR WHAT} A Car Was Set Afire Just Recently Burning Half Of Smith Mountain;Is ORANGE COVE & Surrounding Areas NOW CONSIDERED A COMBAT ZONE???=======Question,,When Two Cars Parked End To End Are Set Fire At The Same Time In The Same Location,, About 1-1/2 Miles From The Town Of Orange Cove,{Could It Be A Home Next?}