Albuquerque Police Department Foils Fentanyl and Firearms Trafficking Operation

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On May 20, a joint operation between undercover detectives and Auto Theft detectives in Albuquerque, New Mexico, resulted in the arrest of two individuals, Jonathan Hedgecock and Dominic Garcia, for their involvement in fentanyl and firearms trafficking. The operation began with an undercover purchase of 200 fentanyl pills from Hedgecock, who expressed interest in selling firearms and acquiring a stolen vehicle, known as a "G-ride." After arranging a meeting at San Pedro and Central, Hedgecock and Garcia were followed by multiple units and ultimately stopped at a designated area near Chama and Central S.E., where a high-risk stop was executed. The operation resulted in the seizure of significant quantities of illicit substances, including 300 fentanyl pills, 7 grams of methamphetamine, 7 grams of heroin, and 7 grams of cocaine, as well as 3 firearms, one of which was stolen. Hedgecock and Garcia are facing multiple felony charges, and four outstanding felony warrants were cleared as a result of the operation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The operation involved a joint effort between undercover detectives and Auto Theft detectives to disrupt a fentanyl and firearms trafficking network.
  • The investigation began with an undercover purchase of 200 fentanyl pills from Jonathan Hedgecock, who also expressed interest in selling firearms and acquiring a stolen vehicle.
  • Hedgecock and Dominic Garcia were arrested and charged with multiple felony offenses, including trafficking in fentanyl and firearms, after a high-risk stop was executed at a designated area near Chama and Central S.E.
  • The operation resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of illicit substances, including 300 fentanyl pills, 7 grams of methamphetamine, 7 grams of heroin, and 7 grams of cocaine.
  • Three firearms were seized, including one that was stolen, and a stolen vehicle was also recovered.
  • Four outstanding felony warrants were cleared as a result of the operation.

Statistics:

  • 300 fentanyl pills were seized during the operation.
  • 7 grams of methamphetamine were seized.
  • 7 grams of heroin were seized.
  • 7 grams of cocaine were seized.
  • 3 firearms were seized, including one that was stolen.
  • One stolen vehicle was recovered.
  • Four outstanding felony warrants were cleared as a result of the operation.

Sources:

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