146 arrested as online-dealer sweep nets 1.4 tonnes of cannabis
Federal, state and local agencies arrested 146 people across 14 California counties in Operation Central Valley Blues, targeting dealers selling on social media with Meta's help. Officers seized 3,184 lb of cannabis plus meth, fentanyl pills, 43 guns and $338,000.
🇺🇸 Sacramento County and Central Valley, California · California, United States
- Arrested
- 146
- Cannabis
- 1,444.2 kg
On 22 October 2026, authorities announced 146 arrests in Operation Central Valley Blues, a sweep by 38 federal, state and local agencies across 14 Northern and Central California counties against drug and firearms dealers operating on social media.[1][2] The operation expanded the local Folsom Blues model to the regional “last mile” of trafficking, with Meta removing more than 800 accounts and sharing information that led to arrests.[1][2]
Officers seized 3,286 pounds of drugs, including more than 3,184 pounds of cannabis alongside methamphetamine, 16,136 fentanyl pills, cocaine, psilocybin, heroin and GHB, plus 43 firearms and $338,222 in cash.[1][2] Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho led the announcement with the DEA, FBI, the US Attorney’s Office and the Central Valley HIDTA partnership.[1][2]
Sources
- 146 arrested in California DEA operation targeting drug dealers on social media. KION, 23 October 2026.
- Calif. drug, firearms trafficking enforcement operation yields 140+ arrests. Police1, 24 October 2026.