Complex sentence: The purported goal of the operation was to buy 1,500 ecstasy pills, 2 ounces of cocaine, and two handguns, which was contrary to department policy, and using $13,000 cash in a buy--bust operation.
Split into simpler sentences: The purported goal of the operation was to buy 1,500 ecstasy pills, 2 oz. of cocaine, and two handguns, which was contrary to department policy. Using $13,000 cash in a buy--bust operation.