Los Santos Insider | Joint Agency Warrant Executed in South Central

Lomadias · June 26, 2023

Joint Agency Warrant Executed in South Central

Written & photography by Holly Miller

(Pictured above: SANFIRE & LSPD units on scene for warrant execution)

In the evening of June 26th, operatives from the Los Santos Police Department and SANFIRE convened together in South Central to execute a targeted warrant for both agencies, further to the investigation into the Grove Street fire on June 17th. Both authorities spared little effort in ensuring the safety of officers, with units arriving in force to secure the scene which took place in one of the most notorious areas of the City.

Both agencies originally convened at the SANFIRE Headquarters in Rockford Hills for their briefing, before descending to the targeted property for execution.

(Pictured above: Units enter and exit the building, outfitted in tactical gear.)

The assigned units for the joint operation left little doubt on their understanding of the dangers that could face them, both in terms of the nature of the warrant but the area in which they would execute it. Geared up in tactical armour and many armed with automatic rifles, units ensured the safety of themselves and accompanying units. South Central is well known for heightened tensions with law enforcement agencies, and ever increasing levels of crime.

Both agencies moved with coordination and purpose, converging on the property as many made swift entrances and exits during the investigation. In a display of effective teamwork, the building was cleared for SANFIRE investigators to move in to continue the investigation, pertaining to that of the aforementioned fire.

(Pictured above: At least two civilians were escorted from the property, their involvement has not been confirmed.)

While the specifics on the outcome of the warrant's execution has not been disclosed, units on scene displayed a relaxed demeanour, despite utilizing their tactical gear. LSI Stringer's noted an Ice-cream truck arriving nearby the scene, and members of both agencies eventually descended in a more casual approach to policing.

(Pictured above: Units "take a break" and enjoy an ice-cream.)

SANFIRE representative's provided a statement to LSI journalists following the warrant execution.

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San Fire can confirm activity in the South Central area of Davis on Grove Street today in regard to execution of a search warrant against a property in relation to the fire that occurred on Grove Street on the 17/JUN/2023.

San Fire APT was joined by the Los Santos Police Department's Metro SWAT division and brief at San Fire's Rockford Headquarters. The teams subsquently worked together to clear and vacate the premises with an individual inside. Investigating Marshals then moved in to search the premises for articles related to the issued search warrant to assist in the ongoing investigation into the vehicular fire that happened in the parking lot next to the building on Saturday.

At this time, San Fire cannot comment further due to our on-going investigation and would like to extend our thanks to LSPD's Metro and stringers for working with us to keep the operation safe.

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