Police: Local Gang Members Arrested

LONGVIEW — Police in Longview say a major operation has brought in five suspects in local gang activity. On Tuesday at approximately 10 a.m., local authorities, along with the Longview Police Department�s Special Investigative Unit, SWAT, County Organized Drug Enforcement Officers, and Agents from the DEA conducted raids at six locations throughout Longview. Police say the raids were a culmination of a long investigation targeting a criminal street gang. During the raids, officers were able to seize approximately 10 pounds of marijuana, 3000 hydrocodone pills, 8 handguns, and an undisclosed amount of currency. Police say the narcotics seized had a combined street value of approximately $35,000.

The suspects were arrested and booked in to the Gregg County Jail. The United States Attorney�s Office has elected to adopt this case for federal prosecution. Police say all arrested individuals claimed to be members of the �Get Money Clique.�