FBI Operation Summer Heat 2.0 results in nearly 9,000 arrests

The FBI has released results from ‘Operation Summer Heat 2.0’, a nationwide law enforcement initiative conducted between June 1 and September 20. The operation involved all FBI field offices working alongside federal, state, and local partners to target violent fugitives, gangs, drug traffickers, and individuals accused of crimes against children.

Nationwide, the crackdown resulted in 8,927 arrests and the recovery of 5,013 illegal weapons. Authorities seized 687 kilograms of fentanyl and 27,512 kilograms of cocaine. Additionally, the operation successfully identified or located 1,410 child victims.

In Maine, the FBI’s Boston Division reported that the initiative led to 23 arrests, the recovery of four illegal firearms, and 18 drug seizures, including approximately 2.5 kilograms of fentanyl and 1.8 kilograms of methamphetamine. The Maine operations also resulted in the identification or recovery of 15 child victims.