A three-month initiative has led to 50 people being arrested for illegally possessing guns or ammunition in Harris County, reports say.
So far, officials say of the 50 people, 36 have been arrested and warrants remain outstanding for 14 others.Local officials are handing out thousands of free gun safes and urging Houstonians to secure their firearms at home and in their cars as part of a new gun safety campaign lunched today. FOX 26's Natalie Hee reports more on what the initiative involves.
More than a dozen investigators, an intelligence research specialist, and prosecutors on both state and federal levels were involved in this surge, officials say. It is in concert with the effort to combat violent crime in the area.The U.S. Attorney’s Office says the effort is not limited to Harris Count and law enforcement continues to target those similar felons who potentially pose a danger to the community.
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