Operation FALCON 2009:
Federal and Local Cops Organized Nationally
The Facts
The United States Marshals Service has teamed up with state,
county, local and other federal law enforcement agencies across the
nation to identify, investigate and apprehend violent offenders,
gang members, sex offenders and drug dealers wanted on felony
charges throughout the United States.
Beginning June 1, 2009, Operation FALCON
2009 continued the five year tradition of arresting as many
fugitives and violent crime “impact players” as possible. The past
six FALCONs resulted in the capture of more than 91,000
dangerous fugitives. Operation FALCON 2009 has been no
different. More than 35,000 people were arrested during the
operation.
Facts and Figures:
- 2,356 persons wanted for sex crime
offenses
- 900 gang members / associates
- 433 persons wanted for homicides
- 10,525 persons wanted for drug offenses
- 47,418 Warrants Cleared
- 582 Firearms Seized
- More Than
2,232 kg of Narcotics Seized
- More Than
$342,000 in Seized Cash
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