Dozens of arrests made during California's 'Shoplift with a Cop' blitz operation.

The "Shoplift With a Cop" blitz operation by the Ventura County Organized Retail Theft Task Force is ensuring that the holiday good vibes are a little more safe.

On Thursday, the results of a weekend operation called "Shoplift With a Cop" were shared by authorities in Ventura County, California. This operation resulted in narcotics seizures and the arrest of 37 suspects, including several juveniles.

According to a statement, the operation resulted in the arrest of 21 adults and 16 juveniles, the recovery of nearly $2,000 in stolen property, and the seizure of burglary tools and various narcotics, including fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine.

Last Friday and Saturday, the task force carried out its holiday-time "blitz" operation at Pacific View Mall in Ventura.

The Sheriff's Department stated that this effort underscores the considerable shoplifting difficulties that not only impact the mall but also affect businesses throughout the county.

The operation involved collaboration among detectives from the task force, members of the Sheriff's West County Special Enforcement Unit, the District Attorney's Bureau of Investigations, and loss prevention and asset protection teams from Target, JCPenney, Macy's, and Allied Security.

The sheriff's office encouraged retailers in the county to participate in similar blitz operations to combat retail theft.

To participate, call their main line at (805) 383-8703.

The formation of the Ventura County Organized Retail Theft Task Force was a result of the Sheriff's Office receiving grant funding from the California Retail Theft Prevention Grant Program.