“Operation Bloodsucker” disrupted drug-trafficking by gangs in the southeastern area of San Diego by scoring a direct hit on the biggest dealer

“Operation Bloodsucker” was launched in March of this year as a response to community concern over increased gang crime. “Operation Lucky Strike” followed two months later, in May of 2008. Both operations focused on mid- and high-level drug dealers of cocaine and their sources.“Operation Bloodsucker” disrupted drug-trafficking by gangs in the southeastern area of San Diego by scoring a direct hit on the biggest dealer there, a father and son drug operation. “Operation Bloodsucker” resulted in nine search warrants and 34 arrests. In the aftermath, law enforcement identified “up and comers” who sought to fill the void. A second takedown during “Operation Lucky Strike” occurred on Sept. 4, when 15 search warrants were issued and an additional 28 arrest warrants executed.As part of the operation, law enforcement seized $318,000 in cash, three pounds of crack cocaine, a half pound of crystal methamphetamine, seven kilograms of powder cocaine, more than 300 ecstasy pills, more than 467 pounds of marijuana, 30 vials of PCP and 11 guns. Authorities also removed five drug-endangered children from their parents.
“The majority of drug dealers arrested during these operations are documented gang members and their associates who have violent criminal histories,” said San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie M. Dumanis. “By taking these career criminals off the streets with drug charges, we’re hoping other types of gang crime in these neighborhoods will also decrease.”

Luc Tran

Luc Tran was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in San Diego by the Honorable Larry A. Burns to serve 120 months in custody, followed by five years of supervised release, based on his convictions on October 30, 2007 for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and Ecstasy.
According to court documents, Luc Tran engaged in conspiracies with other defendants to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, and ecstasy. Undercover federal agents conducted negotiations and purchased narcotics from several defendants on multiple occasions. In his plea agreement, Luc Tran admitted to being in charge of determining how much narcotics to sell and setting the price, as well as enlisting others to assist him with distributing narcotics. In total, Luc Tran admitted to distributing 305 grams of pure methamphetamine or “ice,” 955.8 grams of cocaine, and 4,000 tablets of ecstasy.

Ike Turner

Music Legend Ike Turner's death last month was caused by a cocaine overdose, according to an official report.
The medical examiner's office in San Diego said its findings were that Turner "abused cocaine" which resulted in "cocaine toxicity".
The report also listed hypertensive cardiovascular disease and pulmonary emphysema as "significant and contributing factors" to Turner's death.
Turner, whose musical accomplishments were overshadowed by his image as the man who brutally abused former wife Tina Turner, died on December 12 after years of drug abuse.
Turner once said he began using drugs to stay awake and handle the rigours of non-stop touring during his glory years.
But while he would readily admit to drug abuse, Turner always denied abusing his ex-wife. In her 1987 autobiography, I, Tina, she told of a brutal pattern of abuse.
After years out of the spotlight his career finally began to revive in 2001 when he released the album Here and Now. The recording won rave reviews and a Grammy nomination.