The Brief
- The FBI is partnering with the Atlanta Police Department on a joint sweep called Operation Lockdown to capture high-profile violent offenders.
- Authorities launched the initiative in March to clean up local streets before international soccer fans arrive for the upcoming World Cup tournament.
- Law enforcement agents initially targeted 37 dangerous fugitives and have successfully taken 13 individuals into custody so far.
ATLANTA – The FBI and the Atlanta Police Department have joined forces on a targeted sweep called Operation Lockdown to remove the city’s most violent fugitives from the streets.
Atlanta police investigation
What we know:
The multi-agency violent crimes task force began executing Operation Lockdown in March. The timing of the sweep coordinates directly with major summer events, including the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Federal agents and local officers are pooling their investigative resources, conducting surveillance, identifying target locations and serving warrants to capture dangerous felons before global visitors arrive.
Federal fugitive tracking
By the numbers:
Investigators initially identified 37 dangerous felons at the start of the joint operation. Officers have captured 13 of those targeted individuals so far. Four of them are homicide suspects. Although the initial list contained 37 names, federal authorities stated that more offenders will likely be added as the operation continues over the next month.
Dangerous felons captured
What they’re saying:…