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264 Suspects Arrested, 14 Firearms Seized in New Jersey Crackdown

It aimed to dismantle gang networks through a unified, month-long law enforcement sweep.

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Alina Habba, interim US attorney for New Jersey, during a swearing-in ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, March 28, 2025. Habba, who represented US President Donald Trump in several high-profile lawsuits before his 2024 election victory, was announced as the interim US Attorney for New Jersey on Monday. Photographer: Bonnie Cash/UPI/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Overview

  • Federal, state and local partners detained 264 individuals with outstanding felony warrants across New Jersey.
  • The operation netted 17 homicide suspects and 95 known gang members linked to groups such as MS-13 and Tren de Aragua.
  • Authorities recovered 14 illegal firearms and apprehended offenders wanted for kidnapping, sexual assault and robbery.
  • Those arrested collectively had 2,625 prior arrests, averaging roughly ten per person.
  • The initiative was led by Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba and U.S. Marshal Juan Mattos Jr. to curb violent crime.