The Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Spring Cleaning, a nationwide initiative to combat gang-related threats and enhance public safety. The operation, which began on March 1 and ended May 31, coordinated with federal, state, and local law enforcement to target the illegal flow of firearms and narcotics in communities.
Results of the Operation
In total, Operation Spring Cleaning led to over 1100 arrests, over 600 charges filed, and almost 600 search warrants conducted. The operation also resulted in the seizure of almost 1000 semi-automatic rifles, dozens of which were equipped with machine gun conversion devices, as well as over 75 stand-alone machine gun conversion devices. Additionally, over 2,700 pounds of illegal narcotics were seized, including over 500 kilograms of cocaine, nearly 700 pounds of methamphetamine, over 550 pounds of marijuana, nearly 50 kilograms of fentanyl, almost 40 kilograms of heroin, and more than 7 kilograms of crack cocaine.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated, “When our neighborhoods are safe from the scourge of deadly drugs, individuals and families can prosper.” FBI Director Kash Patel added, “Operation Spring Cleaning represents our total commitment to crushing violent crime and eliminating the criminal networks who facilitate them.”
Original reporting: NEA Report (Jonesboro) — read the source article.
