The New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana State Police, and several law enforcement partners concluded Operation Golden Eagle 2025, a month-long initiative targeting violent crime and drug trafficking in the New Orleans area. Agencies involved included the FBI, ATF, U.S. Marshals Service, and Louisiana Probation and Parole, as per the New Orleans Police Department release.
The operation focused on seizing illegal firearms, stopping narcotics distribution, and addressing repeat offenders. The effort resulted in 60 felony arrests and 44 narcotics-related arrests. Authorities also reported the seizure of 39 illegal firearms, the execution of 19 search warrants, and the recovery of three stolen vehicles. Confiscated drugs included marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl, with an estimated street value of over $39,000…