Police arrest 29 in early morning sweep

Bridgeport, Conn. (WTNH/CT Post) - Bridgeport, Stratford and state police raided eight homes in Bridgeport and Stratford early Wednesday morning, arresting 29 suspected gang members in a wide-ranging drug and gun sweep.

State police spokesman Lt. J. Paul Vance said the raids, which began at 2 a.m., were the result of an investigation that began in March 2010.

State police troopers made 102 undercover drug buys, seized 42 weapons and charged reputed gang members with more than 360 felony counts, Vance said.

Vance said the charges included serious felony counts, including weapons, drugs, and assault charges. He said during the investigation, a state trooper was car-jacked.

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