APD Conducts Collaborative Operation Targeting Open-Air Narcotics Trafficking in Albuquerque
In a joint effort to combat open-air narcotics trafficking in Albuquerque, the Central Narcotics Unit of the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) and the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Albuquerque District Office recently conducted an operation. The operation aimed to address complaints regarding drug transactions at City transit locations, with close coordination with the City of Albuquerque’s Transit Department.
According to a press release, the operation resulted in the apprehension of six individuals who now face felony charges related to trafficking controlled substances and conspiracy to traffic controlled substances. Additionally, two felony warrants were successfully cleared during the operation. Law enforcement authorities seized 122 fentanyl pills and confiscated one gram of methamphetamine.
It is worth noting that the individuals arrested during this operation had prior criminal histories that included offenses such as transferring stolen vehicles, aggravated battery, armed robbery, and possession of controlled substances. Their arrest serves as an example of the efforts made by law enforcement officers to remove dangerous criminals from the streets.
Chief Harold Medina expressed his satisfaction with the operation, stating, "This is a prime example of how hard our officers are working every day to get dangerous criminals off our streets." He also emphasized the need for the court to make appropriate decisions regarding the offenders. Chief Medina believes that the behavior of these individuals, coupled with their involvement in fueling the fentanyl crisis, warrants a reevaluation of existing laws if the courts fail to recognize the danger they pose to the community.
ABQ RIDE, the city's transit department, also expressed its commitment to ensuring the safety of its passengers and addressing unacceptable behavior on the transit network. Leslie Keener, ABQ RIDE Director, stated, "ABQ RIDE remains committed to working with its partners when identifying the most effective safety measures and will continue to address unacceptable behavior on the transit network – on buses as well as at facilities and stops."
The collaborative effort between the APD, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the City of Albuquerque's Transit Department demonstrates a commitment to keeping the community safe and cracking down on open-air narcotics trafficking. Through operations like these, law enforcement aims to make a significant impact on drug-related crimes in the city.
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- A total of six individuals were apprehended, facing felony charges related to trafficking controlled substances and conspiracy to traffic controlled substances. Additionally, two felony warrants were successfully cleared as a part of this operation. The authorities also seized 122 fentanyl pills and confiscated one gram of methamphetamine. Notably, those arrested during this operation had prior criminal histories that included offenses such as transferring stolen vehicles, aggravated battery, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, probation violations, armed robbery, auto burglary, driving while intoxicated (DWI), and possession of controlled substances according to a press release.
- “This is a prime example of how hard our officers are working every day to get dangerous criminals off our streets,” said Chief Harold Medina according to a press release. “Our detectives anxiously await the court’s decision on whether these offenders will stay behind bars. Their behavior alone makes it clear that they are a danger to our community, they are fueling the fentanyl issues on our streets, and if the courts do not see that then it’s time for the legislature to reevaluate our laws.”
- “ABQ RIDE remains committed to working with its partners when identifying the most effective safety measures and will continue to address unacceptable behavior on the transit network – on buses as well as at facilities and stops,” said ABQ Ride Director, Leslie Keener according to a press release.
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