CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — U.S. Marshals along with local law enforcement are calling a special six week operation to reduce crime around Corpus Christi a major success. That crime fighting effort was called Operation Triple Beam.
The idea was to target criminals affiliated with gangs and violent crimes. By coordinating their efforts, they were able to clear hundreds of warrants, arrest nearly 80 gang members, seize firearms, drugs, cars and $2.8 million in cash.
Organizers say it wouldn't have been possible were it not for the help of CCPD, Texas DPS, the Nueces County DA's office, the Sheriff's Office.
“This partnership that we have between all of us is just a unification and our dedication to working in this community together. We were able to help one another out and help the community out to make this community better,” stated AJ Lujan with the U.S. Marshals Service.
The Nueces County Sheriff's office says this is the 13th year they've collaborated with U.S. Marshal's to battle organized crime in South Texas.
