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Seattle police arrested 10 people and seized a large amount of illegal drugs, a firearm and cash during a narcotics operation on Monday — targeting hotspots in Belltown and Little Saigon.

Seattle police officers and detectives with the Narcotics Unit arrested several people near Third Avenue and Bell Street, recovering fentanyl, crack cocaine and cash. During the operation, while a suspect was being apprehended, another person approached a Seattle police officer and offered to trade crack for a cigarette. That person was also arrested.

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Increased police presence led to arrests in Belltown, Little Saigon

An increased police presence along 12th Avenue South led to additional arrests near 12th Avenue South and South Weller Street. Around 7 p.m., investigators saw a man and woman exchanging a white, powdery rock substance with buyers for cash. Both were arrested, and fentanyl, methamphetamine and cash were recovered.

In total, the operation resulted in 10 arrests, including three on felony warrants and the seizure of more than 259 grams of narcotics. Over $1,900 in cash was also recovered, along with a firearm with its serial number removed.

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