A Santa Clara County man was arrested Dec. 19 after a months-long narcotics trafficking investigation that spanned Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties.
Juan Basurto Jimenez, 54, was charged with possession of a controlled substance for sale, transportation of a controlled substance, illegal possession of an assault weapon, prohibited person in possession of a firearm, prohibited person in possession of ammunition and child abuse.
He was booked into the Santa Clara County Jail.
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Fentanyl Crisis Response Team (FCRT) served search warrants on the 1200 block of East San Martin Avenue in San Martin and the 1500 block of Monterey Road in Morgan Hill.
During these operations, detectives seized one pound of fentanyl, more than three pounds of methamphetamine, 37 grams of heroin and seven firearms, including three confirmed stolen.
“This successful operation highlights the commitment of local, state, and federal agencies to addressing the fentanyl epidemic and reducing the threat of narcotics trafficking and illegal firearms in our communities,” the Sheriff’s Office said.
Those involved in the operation include:
• Santa Cruz County Anti-Crime Team
• Santa Cruz County Auto Theft Reductions and Enforcement
• Drug Enforcement Administration
• California Highway Patrol
• Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office.
