Federal law‑enforcement agencies announced the conclusion of Operation New Day on Monday, November 9, highlighting a major public‑safety effort that spanned from August 25 to November 5 across Fort Worth. The operation resulted in 141 individuals being charged with a range of serious offenses, signaling a significant reduction in threats to the community.
Authorities seized 35 firearms, over 100 grams of fentanyl, more than 45 kilograms of methamphetamine, and over 22 kilograms of cocaine. In addition, ATF agents confiscated 41 machine‑gun conversion devices, which pose an extreme danger to both civilians and officers.
The charges break down as follows: 51 defendants faced illegal re‑entry after deportation; 45 were charged with drug‑trafficking offenses, including possession with intent to distribute and conspiracy to distribute controlled substances; 15 faced federal firearms offenses such as felon‑in‑possession, unlawful possession of machine guns, and possession by an undocumented immigrant; 10 were charged with violating national‑defense airspace; nine were charged with child‑exploitation and related sex offenses; seven faced election‑ and citizenship‑related offenses, including voting by an alien and false statements on naturalization paperwork; two were charged with document‑fraud offenses; one was charged with assaulting a federal officer; and one was charged with falsely representing himself as a U.S. citizen.
“In two and a half months, Operation New Day took 141 criminal offenders off the streets of Fort Worth,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould. “These are drug traffickers, armed felons, people who exploit children, and others who put our neighbors at risk. I am grateful to our prosecutors and to our law‑enforcement partners whose incredible work made this possible, but our work doesn’t end with this operation. We will continue to aggressively pursue anyone who threatens our communities in North Texas.”
HSI Dallas acting Special Agent in Charge Antwoine Jones added, “Operation New Day reflects the strength of our partnerships and our shared commitment to protecting communities from criminal activity. HSI will continue to work alongside our federal, state, and local law‑enforcement partners to identify and investigate those whose actions threaten public safety. Together, we will continue working to make Fort Worth safer for the families who live, work and raise their children here.”
ATF officials noted, “Operation New Day demonstrates the impact of strong law‑enforcement partnerships and a unified commitment to public safety. ATF charged 15 defendants with federal firearms offenses and seized 41 machine‑gun conversion devices that pose an extreme threat to our communities and the officers who protect them. This operation may be ending, but ATF’s mission is not. We will continue aggressively pursuing those who illegally possess firearms, threaten innocent lives, and fuel violent crime.”
DEA Special Agent in Charge Joseph B. Tucker said, “Operation New Day demonstrates what we can accomplish when federal, state, and local partners work together to take deadly drugs and illegal firearms off our streets. We will continue targeting the criminal networks behind drug trafficking to protect our communities and save American lives.”
Sean Malecha, Acting U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Texas, emphasized the ongoing commitment, stating, “The U.S. Marshals Service North Texas Fugitive Task Force is a proud contributor to the remarkable results of Operation New Day. We are on the streets shoulder‑to‑shoulder with our federal, state, and local partners, every single day serving the citizens of Ft. Worth and Tarrant County, and that will never stop. Our message is simple: If you are on our list, we will find you and ensure you face justice in the Northern District of Texas.”
While the operation has concluded, officials from the Department of Justice stressed that investigations remain active and that the collaborative model will be used for future initiatives aimed at protecting Fort Worth residents.
Sources: fox4news.com
