Sacramento—In the final days of the holiday season, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the California Highway Patrol (CHP), in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies, successfully conducted a statewide enforcement operation targeting organized retail crime.
ON Friday, December 20, CHP and local police departments carried out Operation Holiday Watch in communities throughout California – resulting in 117 arrests, the recovery of over $38,000 in stolen merchandise, the seizure of two illegal firearms, and the recovery of three stolen vehicles. Expected charges range from petty theft and grand theft to organized retail crime.
“The state stands committed to protecting consumers, especially as they go about the final shopping sprint before the holiday season. I’m proud of the efforts of CHP and local law enforcement to protect consumers and businesses throughout California.” Newsom said.
