Detroit Police Arrest 140 in Two Days, Targeting Gangs and Guns During Winter Sweep!

This week, Detroit police took action in a big way. For two full days, 200 officers worked nonstop from morning to evening in a special winter warrant sweep.

Why Did Detroit Police Conduct the Sweep?

According to Commander Anthony O’Rourke from Detroit Police’s Organized Crimes Unit, the operation focused on gangs and gang members with warrants. “We often see crime increase during the holiday season, so this was a targeted effort,” he explained.

The result? A staggering 140 arrests in just 48 hours. Of those, 80 were for outstanding felony warrants, including crimes like robbery and gun offenses.

The sweep didn’t just stop at catching wanted individuals. Sometimes, one arrest led to uncovering more crimes. “For example, you might think it’s just a narcotics case, but then you find stolen guns, and that opens up connections to other crimes,” said O’Rourke.

What Did Police Recover?

Besides arresting people, the sweep was also about removing dangerous items from the streets. Police seized over 30 firearms, which are now under investigation to see where they came from and if they’re linked to other crimes.

Drugs were also a major focus. Officers found large amounts of marijuana, heroin, cocaine, fentanyl, and various pills. “Fentanyl is especially deadly, so it’s important to get it off the streets,” O’Rourke added.

Collaboration Across Agencies

This operation wasn’t just a local effort. Detroit police worked with state and federal agencies to plan the sweep over several months.

Commander O’Rourke made it clear that more sweeps like this are coming: “We won’t announce when, but this will be a regular effort in neighborhoods across the city.”

By getting violent offenders, illegal guns, and lethal drugs off the streets, Detroit police are sending a strong message: they’re serious about keeping communities safe.

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