Fort Worth, Texas – In a coordinated effort that spanned from August 25 to November 5, federal law‑enforcement agencies wrapped up Operation New Day, a large‑scale public‑safety initiative that removed more than a hundred criminal offenders from North Texas neighborhoods.
Key results of the operation
The Department of Justice reported that investigators seized 35 firearms, including machine‑gun conversion devices, and confiscated substantial quantities of narcotics: over 100 grams of fentanyl, more than 45 kilograms of methamphetamine, and over 22 kilograms of cocaine.
In total, 141 defendants were charged with a range of serious offenses:
- 51 individuals faced illegal re‑entry charges after deportation.
- 45 were charged with drug‑trafficking offenses, including possession with intent to distribute and conspiracy.
- 15 faced federal firearms charges, such as felon‑in‑possession, unlawful possession of machine guns, and possession by an undocumented immigrant.
- 10 were charged with violations of national‑defense airspace.
- 9 were charged with child‑exploitation and related sex offenses, including sex‑trafficking of minors and distribution of child sexual‑abuse material.
- 7 were charged with election‑ and citizenship‑related offenses, including voting by an alien and false statements on naturalization paperwork.
- 2 faced document‑fraud charges involving unlawful possession of immigration documents.
- One was charged with assaulting a federal officer.
- One was charged with falsely representing himself as a U.S. citizen.
Official statements
U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould praised the operation, saying, “In two and a half months, Operation New Day took 141 criminal offenders off the streets of Fort Worth. 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.”
Antwoine Jones, acting Special Agent in Charge for HSI Dallas, added, “Operation New Day reflects the strength of our partnerships and our shared commitment to protecting communities from criminal activity.” He emphasized that the Homeland Security Investigations team will continue to work alongside federal, state and local partners to keep North Texas safe.
ATF representatives highlighted the seizure of 41 machine‑gun conversion devices, noting the “extreme threat” they pose to both civilians and officers. They affirmed that the bureau’s mission to eliminate illegal firearms will persist beyond the operation’s conclusion.
Sean Malecha, Acting U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Texas, said the U.S. Marshals Service “will never stop” working shoulder‑to‑shoulder with partners to bring fugitives to justice.
DEA Special Agent in Charge Joseph B. Tucker stressed the ongoing focus on dismantling drug‑trafficking networks, stating, “We will continue targeting the criminal networks behind drug trafficking to protect our communities and save American lives.”
Impact on Fort Worth families
The operation’s results directly benefit Fort Worth families, removing dangerous weapons and illicit substances from neighborhoods where children live, learn and play. By holding child‑exploitation offenders accountable, the effort reinforces the community’s commitment to safeguarding its youngest members.
Local leaders have welcomed the results, noting that the collaboration between federal, state and city agencies demonstrates the power of unified action to uphold law and order, protect families, and preserve the values that make Fort Worth a strong, faith‑grounded community.
Authorities stress that the work is far from finished. “Our work doesn’t end with this operation,” Raybould warned. “We will continue to aggressively pursue anyone who threatens our communities in North Texas.”
Original reporting: Dallas – Ft. Worth Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
