A joint operation targeting high-ranking members of the Mexican mafia and the Mexican drug cartel yielded 47 arrests and the seizure of 36 firearms and 200 pounds of drugs Thursday, Nov. 9, throughout Southern California.

The seizures included assault rifles, 120 pounds of marijuana, 60 pounds of cocaine and 12 pounds of methamphetamine $35,000 of alleged criminal proceeds in Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles and Orange counties, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said in a statement.

Thirty-three arrests were made in Riverside County — two of which were in Moreno Valley; seven in Orange County; two in Los Angeles County; two in San Bernardino County; and three were made out of state — two in Colorado and one in Missouri, federal and Riverside County sheriff’s authorities said.

“There is nothing more important for any family than securing peace of mind that the neighborhood our children play in and that we work in is safe,” Becerra said in a statement. “We took a step in that direction with today’s arrest of gang members and seizure of firearms and drugs in Southern California.

“Today’s bust is prime example of law enforcement working together at all levels to put criminals behind bars,” Becerra added.

Warrants were served on charges of solicitation to commit murder, assault with a deadly weapon, narcotics trafficking, firearm violations, extortion and conspiracy for the benefit of a criminal street gang.

District Attorney’s Offices in Riverside and Orange counties helped obtain about 30 of those warrants.

“These arrests are a significant step in pushing back against the gangs and cartels that continue to spread crime and misery across our state and region,” Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin said via email.

None of the suspects’ names were released.

The operation was carried out by several Southern California law enforcement agencies, including officers from the Riverside Police Department and deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

The Riverside Police Department was glad to combat gangs within the city.

“Anytime we can assist the department of justice, we’re happy to work with them,” said Riverside police Officer Ryan Railsback via email.

The operation also featured the California Department of Justice’s Bureau of Investigation, Special Operations Unit and the Inland Crackdown Allied Task Force.

City News Service contributed to this report.