Operation “Clean Sweep,” a
multi-agency law enforcement operation in New Jersey, has resulted in the
arrest of over 190 violent fugitives in multiple counties, according to the US Marshals Service.
The monthlong operation focused on some of
the "most violent offenders across the state.’
The operation resulted in the arrest of more than
190 gang members, sex offenders, and violent criminals. Among the arrested were 72 gang
members, 13 suspects wanted for homicide, and 80 suspects wanted for weapons
offenses.
The operation targeted
specific counties including Essex, Mercer, Camden, Atlantic, and Gloucester.