US Marshals Catch 78 Fugitives, Plus Firearms, Drugs, and Cash in Georgia Operation

Law enforcement recovered 46 illegal firearms and 57 pounds of illegal narcotics and seized $18,000 in U.S. currency.
US Marshals Catch 78 Fugitives, Plus Firearms, Drugs, and Cash in Georgia Operation
U.S. Marshals are seen in a file photo. Courtesy of Shane T. McCoy/U.S. Marshals
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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A three-week operation in Georgia has led to the arrest of 78 wanted suspects along with the seizure of illegal firearms and dozens of pounds of narcotics, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.

The federal law enforcement agency said in an April 9 statement that it worked with officials in Clayton County and other organizations to target “individuals wanted for violent and serious felony offenses, including murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery, child molestation, rape, weapons-related offenses, and violations of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act.”

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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