The Brief
- Illinois State Police recovered 225 stolen or hijacked vehicles and seized 15 firearms between April and June as part of a state-funded crackdown on auto theft and related violence.
- The agency made six arrests and conducted 48 targeted missions, supported by more than $11 million in grants over two years.
- Recent efforts included pursuits in Chicago and Cahokia that led to multiple arrests and the recovery of stolen vehicles and weapons.
CHICAGO – The Illinois State Police recovered 225 stolen or hijacked vehicles and seized 15 guns between April and June this year, officials said Tuesday.
The crackdown is part of an ongoing effort funded by millions in state grants to combat auto theft and related violent crime.
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