Press Release: Narcotics and firearm seized and Subject Arrested 
For Immediate Release
SUBJECT: Narcotics and firearm seized, subject arrested
LOCATION: The area of Whipple Avenue and Highway 101, Redwood City
DATE/TIME: June 28th 2023
Media Information: The Redwood City Police Department‘s Street Crime Suppression Team assisted the Drug Enforcement Agency, Chicago and San Jose Offices, with a narcotics trafficking investigation. Street Crimes Suppression Team Detectives conducted a traffic stop on 36 year old Pinole resident Darren Hughes. He was found to be in possession of around two pounds of cocaine, a loaded 9mm Ghost gun and evidence of drug sales.
Hughes was arrested and taken into custody by Federal authorities.
This case is a great example of the Redwood City Police Department teaming with other law enforcement agencies to keep dangerous drugs and firearm off our streets.
For tips regarding any Redwood City cases please call the Tip Line at 650-780-7110
Nick Perna
Lieutenant
Investigations Commander
Redwood City Police Department
650-780-7672
[email protected]
This press release is approved for distribution by the Investigations Division Commander, Lieutenant Nick Perna
Address/Location
Redwood City Police Department
1301 Maple St
Redwood City, CA 94063
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 650-780-7100
