Redwood City man arrested on charge of possession of a firearm and narcotics.
The Street Crime Suppression Team of the Redwood City Police Department Assisted the Drug Enforcement Agency, Chicago and San Jose Offices, with a drug trafficking investigation.
Detectives with the Street Crime Suppression Team conducted a traffic stop on 36-year-old Pinole resident Darren Hughes who was found to be in possession of approximately two pounds of cocaine, a loaded 9mm Ghost pistol, and evidence of drug sales.
Hughes was arrested and taken into custody by federal authorities.
Redwood City officials said the case is a great example of working with other law enforcement agencies “to keep dangerous drugs and firearms off our streets.”
You may be interested in: San Mateo County to study issues facing tenants in unincorporated areas