FBI Cleveland announce over 100 arrests following ‘Operation Summer Heat’

CLEVELAND — For the past three months, the FBI Cleveland Division has been conducting “Operation Summer Heat,” part of a nationwide effort to curb violent crime.

What You Need To Know

  • FBI Cleveland oversees the 40 northernmost counties in Ohio
  • Through “Operation Summer Heat” FBI Cleveland made 125 arrests, including 88 weapons seized, 49 kilos of drugs seized and the arrest of 19 gang members
  • Across the nation the initiative led to 8,269 arrests

FBI Cleveland oversees the 40 northernmost counties in Ohio and made 125 arrests under the initiative, including the seizure of 88 weapons, 49 kilos of drugs and the arrest of 19 gang members.

“FBI Cleveland is fully committed to crushing violent crime in our region,” said Greg Nelsen, special agent in charge of the FBI Cleveland Division. “Summer Heat shows that surging resources with our state and local law enforcement partners, as well as our other federal partners, can have a significant impact on reducing crime.”…

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