Operation New Dawn brought 11 federal agencies together to execute 305 arrests in Chicago over 60 days, recovering 24 kidnapped or missing children.
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"Operation New Dawn represents a massive, whole-of-government approach under President Trump’s leadership to cracking down on violent crimes and crimes against children in great American cities," Patel told Fox News Digital in an exclusive statement. "This was a sweeping operation in Chicago that brought together 11 different federal agencies across the government who worked together to execute 305 arrests and recover 24 children – many of whom had been reported kidnapped or missing – as well as charging subjects with robbery, kidnapping,, child exploitation, and more," he added.
"The success of this op and more to come through initiatives like Summer Heat 2.0 should be a clear message that this FBI, our partners, and the Justice Department led byKASH PATEL TOUTS FBI 'FULL-THROTTLE MISSION' AFTER OPERATION SPRING CLEANING YIELDS 615 INDICTMENTS/COMPLAINTS The agencies involved included the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration , the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ,FBI Director Kash Patel touted the agency's facilitation of foreign transfers of custody for two high-profile targets, one from Iraq and one from Colombia.
Aside from the robbers, kidnappers and drug traffickers Patel detailed, other suspects swept up in the colossal operation included those involved inThe statement described the operation as"badgeless," noting that the numerous federal agencies collaborated"under the banner of the United States flag as opposed to the shield of any agency.
" U.S. Attorney Andrew S. Boutrot said the operation and the collaboration it induced represented a new era of law enforcement in America. "It is my view that to combat violence, federal law enforcement must move at the speed of violence," Boutros said in a statement. "The remarkable success of Operation New Dawn resoundingly proves that point.
Chicago’s federal anti-violence apparatus united under one banner — the United States flag and not the shield, badge, banner, or logo of any agency — to make their presence felt on the streets of Chicago and make it known that they are a force to be reckoned with in the battle against violence.
""Law enforcement has always been, and always will be, a team sport," Amon said in a statement. "The success of Operation New Dawn reflects the leadership of the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the trust, commitment, and collaboration among our Chicago federal law enforcement partners. Together, we made a meaningful impact by removing shooters and other violent offenders from our streets making Chicago safer for all.
"gang who were deeply involved in drug trafficking. Both were federally charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl. Mugshots of David Collins and Tyrone Thomas , members of the Traveling Vice Lords street gang who were federally convicted on drug trafficking charges. Both were arrested in Operation New Dawn.
"Operation New Dawn demonstrates the power of coordinated law enforcement efforts to address the interconnected threats of violent crime and drug trafficking," Todd C. Smith, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Chicago Field Division said in a statement. "Through the Homeland Security Task Force and in partnership with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, federal, state and local law enforcement agencies combined intelligence, resources and expertise to target individuals and criminal networks that threaten public safety.
Reducing violent crime remains one of DEA’s top strategic priorities, and the significant drug seizures resulting from this operation underscore the close relationship between violence and drug trafficking activity. By working together to disrupt criminal organizations, remove dangerous drugs from our communities, and hold offenders accountable, we are enhancing public safety while advancing our commitment to a Fentanyl Free America," Smith concluded.
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