69 Arrested in ‘Operation Hands Down’ Targeting Central California Gangs

Among those arrested was Stefan Coronado, who was identified as a secretary for the Mexican Mafia.
69 Arrested in ‘Operation Hands Down’ Targeting Central California Gangs
Suspects arrested in Operation Hands Down. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office
Cynthia Cai
Cynthia Cai
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Authorities announced dozens of arrests, drug and firearm seizures, and thousands of dollars in cash confiscated in a large-scale operation targeting gangs in California’s Central Valley.

The multi-agency effort, dubbed Operation Hands Down, served 43 search warrants at various locations throughout the San Joaquin Valley, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) stated in a June 10 press release.