DENVER — More than two dozen law enforcement agencies conducted nine search warrants in coordination with one another Wednesday morning across the Front Range.
The Boulder County Sheriff's Office emphasized the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is not involved in this operation.
Several arrests were made as warrants were served in unincorporated Boulder and Adams Counties, and the cities of Denver, Westminster, Wheat Ridge, Federal Heights and Johnstown. However, the grand jury case originated out of the Boulder County Sheriff's Office.
“Judicially approved warrants are being carried out as part of a Grand Jury investigation conducted by the District Attorney’s Office and local law enforcement," the Boulder County District Attorney's Office said in a news release. "That criminal case will be prosecuted by the District Attorney’s Office. Once the indictments are unsealed and the appropriate individuals are in custody, the District Attorney’s Office will issue a press release and release the grand jury indictment.”
Patrol, tactical, investigators and support personnel from more than two dozen law enforcement agencies began executing search warrants at 7 a.m. Wednesday at seven residences and two storage lockers.
The SWAT operation in Commerce City closed E. 104th Ave. in both directions between Idalia Street and Landmark Drive, according to the city's police department. Drivers were recommended to find alternative routes. The area has since reopened.
A shelter-in-place order was issued for the neighborhood surrounding the 3700 block of Owens Street in Wheat Ridge, but it was lifted 30 minutes later.
There were no reported injuries in any of the operations, according to the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
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