Memphis Safe Task Force rings in New Year with nearly 4,700 arrests, and more than 750 illicit firearms seized
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Since it launched in October, the Memphis Safe Task Force — a multi-agency initiative to combat violent crime in Memphis composed of federal, state, and local law enforcement, as well as the Tennessee National Guard – has been focused on arresting violent criminals, clearing warrants, seizing illegal firearms, and locating missing children.
The MSTF has arrested 4,698 violent fugitives, seized 758 illegal firearms and safely located 132 children. Of those arrested, 463 have been gang members, 24 were for homicide, 76 for sex offenses and 505 for controlled substances…