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Heavily-tattooed gang member with 'Gucci' inked on his forehead is arrested in Fresno

Khamprasong Thammavong, 33, a registered member of the Laos Bloods gang who has 'Gucci' inked on his forehead,  has been arrested in Fresno, California

Khamprasong Thammavong, 33, a registered member of the Laos Bloods gang who has 'Gucci' inked on his forehead,  has been arrested in Fresno, California

A heavily tattooed man has been arrested after police found a stash of weapons and marijuana plants in his home.

Khamprasong Thammavong, 33, who has 'Gucci' inked on his forehead, was taken into custody in Fresno, California, on Monday after cops allegedly discovered SWAT gear, a semi-automatic rifile, hand guns, and evidence he was affiliated to a gang.

They also unearthed photos of him posing with the weapons, which were not registered to him

He was first collared when officers conducted a traffic stop.

According to KRCA 3 he was on probation and was a registered member of the Laos Blood gang.

Thammavong was arrested on numerous felony charges, including being a felon in possession of a firearm and cultivation of marijuana. 

Fresno Police department released a statement saying: 'On March 7th, 2016 at about 5:40 PM, Officer C. Howard assigned to the Traffic Unit conducted a traffic stop in the area of E Kaviland Ave / S Holloway Ave. 

'Officer Howard contacted the driver who was later identified as 33-year-old Khamprasong Thammavong; a Fresno resident. Officer Howard learned that Thammavong was on AB109 probation and a documented Laos Blood gang member. 

'Officer Howard requested assistance from the Southeast Violent Crime Impact Team to assist him on this traffic stop.

Officers assigned to the SE VCIT team arrived on scene and researched Thammavong to identify his address; which is open to search and seizure. 

'The team then responded to the 5200 block of E Hoxie Avenue in order to conduct a probation search after taking custody of him. Once officers arrived and searched this residence, numerous items of gang indicia were located; most notably photographs depicting Thammavong holding different firearms. 

He was taken into custody in Fresno, California, on Monday after cops allegedly discovered SWAT gear, a semi-automatic rifile, hand guns, and evidence he was affiliated to a gang

He was taken into custody in Fresno, California, on Monday after cops allegedly discovered SWAT gear, a semi-automatic rifile, hand guns, and evidence he was affiliated to a gang

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'The search of this residence ultimately revealed a semi-automatic rifle and a semi-automatic handgun which matched the firearms depicted in the photographs Thammavong was posing with. These firearms were not registered to Thammavong. 

'Additionally, tactical gear similar to law enforcement equipment, a marijuana grow consisting of 38 plants and narcotics paraphernalia were also discovered. Thammavong did not hold a license to possess or grow marijuana in the state of California.

'Thammavong was arrested for numerous felony charges including felon in possession of a firearm and cultivation of marijuana. He was booked into Fresno County Jail.'

 

 

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