The Columbus Division of Police Gang Unit has been making headlines with its recent crackdown on gang activity. This five-month-long campaign has yielded impressive results, according to their latest social media tally. The department is touting a significant haul in their efforts to curb gang-related crime: 49 suspected gang members now face arrest, and an arsenal of 109 firearms no longer poses a threat on the streets.
In addition to taking guns out of circulation, the gang unit’s sweep has hit hard against the distribution of dangerous narcotics. A staggering 2,686 grams of fentanyl and 1,481 grams of methamphetamine have been seized, substances that have played a devastating role in the opioid epidemic plaguing many communities. In a social media post by the Columbus Division of Police, the department outlined the scope of their recent initiatives and their tangible impact on local safety…