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Over 160 Firearms Seized During Multiple Search Warrant Operation

MADERA - Last week the Madera Narcotic Enforcement Team, with the assistance of the Madera Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Team, Fresno High Impact Investigations Team, Madera Police Special Investigations Unit, California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation CRT Team #11, Visalia Police Department, and the Delano Police Department, executed a total of four search warrants relating to a lengthy, multi-agency, collaborative investigation into the illegal sales of narcotics and firearms, and the illegal possession of firearms.

Two locations in Madera County, one in the City of Chowchilla and one in the City of Delano, were searched. During the service of the search warrant, approximately 163 firearms were seized, as well as methamphetamine and processed marijuana packaged for sale from the four locations. 47-year-old Madera County resident Miguel Reyes was arrested on multiple felony charges, including child endangerment and various weapons violations.

This is an ongoing investigation, and anyone with information on this case is encouraged to contact the Madera Narcotic Enforcement Team, or you can call the anonymous tip line at (559) 675-7776. Tips may also be emailed to MCSOTip@maderacountycom. Anonymous tips may be made through Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP (7867), or by texting “Tip MaderaSO” followed by your message to 888777. Tips may also be made on the Madera County Sheriff’s Mobile App: MaderaSheriffApp.com.