FBI expands nationwide crackdown on violent crime and narcotics

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The FBI has launched Operation Summer Heat 2.0, a nationwide crackdown on violent crime and narcotics, building on last year's successful initiative. This year's operation, involving all 56 FBI field offices, began earlier and aims to replicate and expand upon the thousands of arrests, significant drug seizures, and recovery of hundreds of children achieved in 2025. The announcement coincided with a major takedown in West Virginia targeting drug trafficking organizations, highlighting interagency cooperation and expanded forensic resources for local law enforcement.


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