Over three hundred fugitives are behind bars after federal, state and local law enforcement agencies completed Operation FALCON, a state-wide round-up.
Multiple agencies make big arrests
The operation arrested 312 fugitives on 346 warrants throughout Arizona. Authorities also took 10 firearms off the street.
"One fundamental responsibility of the law enforcement community is to aggressively pursue fugitives who have victimized the citizens of its communities," said David Gonzales, U.S. Marshal for the District of Arizona. "After this week, it should be known throughout the State that law enforcement officials, on every level, are working together to bring all felons to justice."
Among the arrests were 10 accused sex offenders and three suspected murderers. In addition the week-long bust put many career criminals behind bars.
"Operation FALCON was a successful collaborative initiative which will bring closure to many open investigations and send a message to fugitives that "you can run but you can't hide." We are grateful to the community and all of our law enforcement partners throughout Arizona for the support in this endeavor", said Fidencio Rivera, Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal for the District of Arizona.
Operation FALCON involved over 154 law enforcement officers from 41 contributing agencies throughout Arizona.
The national operation has been going on for four years.
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