Overview

• The CHP operation in Oakland, running from February 5 to February 9, led to 71 arrests and the recovery of 145 stolen vehicles.
• Among the arrests was a suspect involved in a smash-and-grab at an Emeryville Apple store, caught on video stealing 50 iPhones.
• Recovered items included four firearms linked to crimes, one of which was an unregistered 'ghost gun'.
• The operation's success was praised by Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, who emphasized the improvement in public safety and the city's ongoing efforts against crime.
• Future CHP surge operations in the area will be conducted in collaboration with local law enforcement but will not be announced in advance.