88-Crime says community tips led to major arrests, case closures and rewards paid out during the last fiscal year.

Federal agents say the operation reached California, Canada and Spain and uncovered weapons, cocaine and alleged cross-border extortion.

Investigators say the evidence included photos from inside the crime, along with stolen tools, copper wire and vehicles.

State officials say expanded enforcement and prosecution grants have produced major recoveries, arrests and convictions tied to organized theft.

Community tipsters helped investigators close dozens of cases, with rewards funded by private donations.

The state says its organized retail crime crackdown has led to thousands of arrests, millions in recovered property and dozens of recent enforcement actions.

Police say human remains were found in a desert grave as investigators tie the case to a July 5 meeting arranged online.

Federal prosecutors say the operation hit organized crime networks tied to extortion, violence and drug trafficking across California and beyond.