Investigation into criminal organization leads to multiple police raids across Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- On January 19, 2023, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) conducted a raid at a building in the Knob Hill neighborhood.
A large police presence was seen outside a business on the 300 block of Juanita Street.
Neighboring businesses tell 13 Investigates the business raided by CSPD was a construction business, dealing in stucco repairs for homes.
KRDO's crews on scene recorded CSPD officers removing cannabis plants and towing vehicles from the premises.
On Friday CSPD confirmed with 13 Investigates they conducted operations at multiple properties throughout the city. The search warrants are a part of an 18-month investigation into a Colorado Springs criminal organization.
According to CSPD, the criminal investigation is involved in a variety of criminal activities to profit the organization. This includes motor vehicle theft, theft of diesel fuel, and other crimes.
The investigation is still ongoing. CSPD says they recovered many stolen vehicles as a result of Thursday's search warrants.
In a statement to 13 Investigates, CSPD reports that Colorado is ranked first in the nation for motor vehicle theft and numerous stolen vehicles have been recovered today.
