The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) announced Thursday the results of "Operation Central Valley Blues", a multi-agency effort involving 38 federal, state, and local agencies across 14 counties. Social media giant Meta also provided support.
Officials said the operation, expanding on the local model "Folsom Blues," targeted the so-called "last-mile" of drug and firearms trafficking that often uses social media.
"I commend all participating law enforcement agencies for their dedication to this operation, and to Meta for their landmark support in our effort protect our communities from dangerous online dealers," said Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho.
Drugs and firearms seized as part of "Operation Central Valley Blues" an operation targeting drug dealers on social media. On Oct. 22, 2026, authorities announced 146 people were arrested as part of the operation. Sacramento County District Attorney's OfficeChris Sonderby, Meta's Vice President and Deputy General Counsel said hundreds of accounts were also removed from their platforms.
Along with the DEA and Sacramento DA's office, agencies that took part in Operation Central Valley Blues include the U.S. Attorney's Office Eastern District of California, FBI, Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, Sacramento police, and the Central Valley California High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area partnership.
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