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Cache of illegal weapons, drugs allegedly found at home of suspect in Pittsburg retail shoplifting sting

CHP busts $715K retail theft ring, Pittsburg man arrested
CHP busts $715K retail theft ring, Pittsburg man arrested 03:10

PITTSBURG (CBS SF) -- Investigators in Pittsburg found an arsenal of illegal guns and drugs at home of a suspected shoplifter.

Update from the Retail Operation!! Remember last week we shared with you all about the proactive retail theft operation...

Posted by Pittsburg Police Department, Pittsburg, CA on Tuesday, August 16, 2022

A search of the suspect's residence turned up drugs and 18 firearms, including rifles, handguns, revolvers and ammunition.

The suspect was one of several people arrested during retail theft operation in the Century Plaza shopping center, last week.

RETAIL THEFT OPERATION!! This week Pittsburg Police Officers conducted an operation in the Century Blvd./ N. Park Blvd...

Posted by Pittsburg Police Department, Pittsburg, CA on Thursday, August 11, 2022

Pittsburg police said officers worked with several businesses in the area. The operation resulted in 11 arrests for theft-related crimes and the seizure of 'large amounts' of methamphetamine and heroin.   

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