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DPS SWAT assists Greenlee sheriff in Clifton raid

A high-risk operation in Clifton led to the seizure of firearms and the arrest of a suspected Mexican Mafia associate.

DPS SWAT assists Greenlee sheriff in Clifton raid

Key takeaways

  • DPS SWAT assisted the Greenlee County Sheriff’s Office.
  • The operation took place in Clifton.
  • Firearms were seized.
  • A suspected Mexican Mafia associate was arrested.

What happened

The Arizona Department of Public Safety’s SWAT team assisted the Greenlee County Sheriff’s Office in a high-risk raid in Clifton. The operation resulted in firearms being seized and the arrest of a person suspected of being associated with the Mexican Mafia.

Agencies involved

The Greenlee County Sheriff’s Office and the Arizona Department of Public Safety were involved in the operation. DPS SWAT provided assistance during the raid.

What is known about the arrest

The person arrested was described as a suspected Mexican Mafia associate. The seizure of firearms was part of the operation.

An arrest is an accusation, and the person’s case will proceed through the court system. The available facts do not establish a conviction or describe any charges, court date or additional case action.

What to watch

The next updates in the case may come through the Greenlee County Sheriff’s Office, the Arizona Department of Public Safety or court records. Those records would clarify any charges and the status of the criminal case.

What to watch

  • Any charges filed in court
  • Future updates from the Greenlee County Sheriff’s Office
  • Future updates from the Arizona Department of Public Safety
  • The case’s next court action

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