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SAN BERNARDINO, CA — 22 people have been arrested in raids which have targeted a  local drug-dealing gang.

Authorites made their arrests on Wedsneday, as a follow-up to a year-long investigation which involved local, federal and state officials. Police seized 32 pounds of methamphetamine, $20,000 in cash and 10 guns.

Among those arrested include Darren Johnson, a barber from San Bernardino. Mr. Johnson was originally arrested last October when he was riding his motorcycle through town. He was later released without charges. However, as of late, his videotaped arrest has gone viral on the Internet and garnered wide attention to the case.

He’s now claiming police used excessive force and has filed a $5 million claim against the city. Authorities are now charging him for possession of cocaine for sale and resisting arrest. After a year, police have announced that Johnson was a member of a gang they have been building evidence against.

The takedown raid was dubbed, Operation Barber of Seville.