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News Story - 2019 Camarillo Firearm Seizures
| Nature of Incident: | Camarillo Police Seize 129 Firearms in 2019 | ||||
| Report Number: | N/A | ||||
| Location: | Locations throughout Camarillo and Ventura County. | ||||
| Date & Time: | January 2019 thru December 2019 | ||||
| Unit(s) Responsible: | Camarillo Special Enforcement Detail / Camarillo Investigations Bureau | ||||
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| During 2019, the Camarillo Police Department’s Special Enforcement Detail seized 129 firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition during the course of law enforcement related investigations. Throughout 2019, the Camarillo Police Department’s Special Enforcement Detail focused attention on reducing the number of illegally possessed firearms available on the streets of Camarillo and targeting people who are not allowed to possess guns as a result of previous criminal convictions. Camarillo detectives conducted numerous investigations throughout the year involving the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. As a direct result of these investigations, in 2019 the Camarillo Police Department seized 129 handguns and rifles and over 25,000 rounds of ammunition. Many of the firearms and weapons seized included illegally possessed assault rifles; a flame thrower, stolen firearms and numerous “ghost” guns. A ghost gun is a firearm that does not have a serial number. There were numerous arrests made as a result of these investigations and all the firearms seized are still being held as evidence or safekeeping by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. For 2020, the Camarillo Police Special Enforcement Detail will continue to aggressively investigate all cases involving public safety and suspected illegal weapons / firearms possession. The Camarillo Police Department’s Special Enforcement Detail is a plain clothes detail that conducts a variety of investigations of crimes occurring within the City of Camarillo. The goal of SED is to reduce property crime and violent crime through investigations and directed enforcement. Anyone with information regarding illegal weapons possession is encouraged to contact the Camarillo Police Department at 805-388-5100. |
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| Prepared by: | Sergeant Peter Frank | ||||
| News Release Date: | 2/7/2020 | ||||
| Media Follow-Up Contact: | Deputy Chris Dyer 805-535-0270 |
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| Approved by: |
Captain Shane Matthews |
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Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
Address/Location
Ventura County Sheriff's Office
800 S Victoria Ave
Ventura, CA 93003
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-654-9511