VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) -- Three men were arrested as part of a major auto theft and firearms bust in the South Valley.
Officers served arrest and search warrants at two locations in Visalia and one in Hanford.
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Authorities covered a ghost gun, magazines and auto 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," auto theft and various firearms charges.
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All three men were booked into the Tulare County Jail.
Authorities say the auto theft ring was responsible for selling, dismantling and destroying 13 vehicles valued at over $500,000.