3 men arrested by Visalia Police as part of major auto theft and gun bust

VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) -- Three men were arrested arsenic portion of a large car theft and firearms bust successful the South Valley.

Officers served apprehension and hunt warrants astatine 2 locations successful Visalia and 1 successful Hanford.

Authorities covered a shade gun, magazines and car theft tools.

22-year-old Christopher Anderson, 19-year-old Nathan Olivas and 23-year-old Jesse Venegas were arrested for Operating a "Chop Shop," car theft and assorted firearms charges.

All 3 men were booked into the Tulare County Jail.

Authorities accidental the car theft ringing was liable for selling, dismantling and destroying 13 vehicles valued astatine implicit $500,000.