A two-day multi-agency operation led by the Folsom Police Department resulted in 89 arrests and the seizure of over 100,000 potentially lethal doses of fentanyl from Sacramento streets, dealing a major blow to drug trafficking networks. The operation, dubbed Operation Folsom Blues 2.0, was coordinated and led by the Folsom Police Department on February 27 and 28 and involved 150 law enforcement personnel from 24 state, county, and federal agencies.
Building on the success of the initial Operation Folsom Blues in November 2024—which resulted in 15 arrests and the removal of a significant quantity of fentanyl—the Special Investigations Unit intensified its crackdown in 2025. Authorities confiscated over 1,000 fentanyl pills, eight ounces of powdered fentanyl, 10 pounds of methamphetamine, nearly nine ounces of cocaine, almost five ounces of heroin, and more than 1,000 various illicit pills, including Alprazolam, Adderall, Ecstasy, and Hydrocodone. Officers also recovered prepackaged street-level sales quantities of hallucinogens and cannabis.
During the operation, detectives executed 10 search warrants, towed 10 vehicles, conducted 18 probation or parole searches, seized approximately $25,000 in suspected drug sale proceeds, and recovered 25 illegally possessed firearms. Of the 89 arrests, 51 were felony charges and 38 were for misdemeanors or other offenses. Notably, 27 individuals arranged drug deals via online marketplaces and social media platforms with undercover detectives, and were apprehended at pre-arranged meeting locations. At this time, authorities have not released the names of those charged as they continue their investigation their focus on illegal drug activity.
Law enforcement officials underscored the severity of the fentanyl crisis. According to a 2023 DEA laboratory study, 7 out of every 10 confiscated fentanyl pills contain a potentially lethal dose. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that over 112,000 Americans died from drug poisoning in 2023, including more than 400 in Sacramento County alone.
As part of the crackdown, suspects were formally warned under Alexandra’s Law, a provision that informs drug dealers that manufacturing or distributing controlled substances—whether real or counterfeit—poses an extreme danger to human life. If a person dies as a result, dealers can face charges of voluntary manslaughter or murder.
“This operation represents a significant victory in our fight against fentanyl,” said Folsom Police Chief Rick Hillman. “These coordinated sting operations allow us to identify, arrest, and prosecute dealers who flood our streets with dangerous drugs. With over 100,000 lethal doses of fentanyl seized, we’ve taken a major step toward protecting our community.”
Sacramento District Attorney Thein Ho added, “My office will continue to participate in these regional operations through Sac Force and our major narcotics unit to stop the flow of drugs into our community.”
The operation saw collaboration from a range of agencies, including the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, Placer County District Attorney’s Office, Yolo County District Attorney’s Office, El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, Citrus Heights Police Department, Rancho Cordova Police Department, Elk Grove Police Department, El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, Placer County Sheriff’s Office, Tri-County Drug Enforcement Team – Trident, City of Roseville Police Department, Yolo County Sheriff’s Office, West Sacramento Police Department, Woodland Police Department, City of Davis Police Department, Yuba County Sheriff’s Department, Sacramento County Probation Department, Sacramento County Parole, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Highway Patrol, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Homeland Security Investigations, and the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General.
The Folsom Police Department shared that it remains committed to combating the distribution of dangerous narcotics. Community members with any information about illegal drug activity are encouraged to report tips by calling the department’s tip line at (916) 930-1098.
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