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 Darren Hughes, a 36-year-old Pinole resident who was found to be in possession of about two pounds of cocaine, a loaded Ghost 9mm pistol, and evidence of drug sales.
Hughes was arrested and taken into custody by federal authorities.
Redwood City authorities noted that this case is a great example of collaboration with other law enforcement agencies "to keep dangerous drugs and firearms off our streets."
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