Federal prosecutors announced Monday that 141 defendants face federal charges following a roughly two-and-a-half-month public safety operation in Fort Worth. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas announced the totals as it marked the end of Operation New Day, a partnership between federal and local law enforcement.
What prosecutors reported
The cases include drug and firearms allegations. Prosecutors said 10 defendants were charged with violating national defense airspace. The charging total covers separate cases and different allegations. Each defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Authorities said the operation resulted in the seizure of more than 60 kilograms of drugs and 38 guns, according to reporting by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. FOX 4 Dallas–Fort Worth also covered Monday’s announcement.
What comes next
Monday’s announcement marked the end of the coordinated operation. The criminal cases proceed separately in federal court. The government’s totals describe enforcement activity during the operation. Assessing its effect on public safety would require comparing crime data over a longer period.