GASTONIA, N.C. — Thirteen people were arrested and 35 charges filed during a multi-agency operation in Gaston County on Oct. 1, according to the Gaston County Police Department. Police said the effort focused on identifying suspected gang activity and locating illegal firearms and narcotics. The operation also resulted in the recovery of a stolen vehicle and the arrest of a fugitive wanted in South Carolina. Police did not specify whether firearms were recovered or provide further details about the vehicle or fugitive. The arrests included drug-related charges against several people. Angela Juarez faces charges including three counts of methamphetamine trafficking, felony possession of fentanyl and methamphetamine, and multiple counts of possession with intent to sell or deliver controlled substances. Bobby Estep faces three methamphetamine-trafficking counts and other drug charges. Timothy Smith was charged with possession with intent to sell or deliver methamphetamine and fentanyl, among other allegations. Other drug charges include methamphetamine possession against Brandi Erwin and Mandy McCurry; methamphetamine and marijuana possession against Caprice Smith; and felony cocaine possession against Tammy Norris. McCurry also faces a South Carolina parole violation. The remaining arrests involved allegations including misdemeanor domestic violence against Christopher Beal, motor vehicle larceny against James Bradley, probation violations against Crystal Anderson and Vincent Taylor, a parole violation against Miranda Vaughn, and an order for arrest related to a family offense against Joshua Lineberger. The charges are allegations; the defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Police did not release further details about the agencies involved or the locations where the arrests occurred.