# US law enforcement anti-crime operations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-law-enforcement-anti-crime-operations > Updated: 2026-10-15T16:39:28.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Law enforcement agencies in the United States have conducted large-scale multi-agency operations targeting violent crime, drug trafficking, and illegal firearms. In a nationwide initiative known as ‘Operation Summer Heat 2.0’, which ran from June 1 to September 20, the FBI and its partners arrested 8,927 individuals and recovered 5,013 illegal weapons. The operation also resulted in the seizure of significant quantities of fentanyl and cocaine, and the identification of 1,410 child victims. In Maine specifically, the Boston Division reported 23 arrests and the recovery of 15 child victims. In St. Louis, Missouri, a separate eight-week effort called ‘Operation Show Me Justice’ concluded with 435 arrests. Coordinated by the ATF, U.S. Marshals, DEA, and local police, the initiative resulted in the seizure of 166 illegal firearms and approximately 80 kilograms of illegal drugs. Officials noted that 412 of those arrested were individuals with outstanding warrants. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-15: St. Louis law enforcement operation results in 435 arrests A multi-agency law enforcement initiative in St. Louis, Operation Show Me Justice, resulted in 435 arrests, the seizure of 166 firearms, and the confiscation of illegal drugs and over $1 million in cash. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/st-louis-law-enforcement-operation-results-in-435-arrests ### 2026-10-10: FBI Operation Summer Heat 2.0 results in nearly 9,000 arrests The FBI’s ‘Operation Summer Heat 2.0’ resulted in nearly 9,000 nationwide arrests, the recovery of over 5,000 weapons, and the identification of 1,410 child victims during a summer crime crackdown. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fbi-operation-summer-heat-20-results-in-nearly-9000-arrests-1 --- Cite as: US law enforcement anti-crime operations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/us-law-enforcement-anti-crime-operations