Milwaukee, WI – Federal and local law enforcement executed a massive gang takedown Thursday morning as part of “Operation Chalkline,” a coordinated FBI-led effort involving 14 SWAT teams across Milwaukee and Racine.
According to the FBI Milwaukee Field Office, 22 individuals were arrested on federal charges, and 24 federal search warrants were executed during the operation. The arrests target a violent gang network accused of large-scale drug trafficking and weapons offenses.
Authorities say the raids yielded significant seizures, including more than 4 kilograms of cocaine, 260 grams of fentanyl, 1.5 pounds of methamphetamine, and 6 pounds of marijuana. Investigators also recovered 23 firearms and three vehicles believed to be connected to the organization.
The operation was coordinated by the Mount Pleasant Police Department Task Force as part of the FBI Milwaukee Area Safe Streets initiative. Agencies assisting included the Caledonia and Racine Police Departments, Racine County Sheriff’s Office, Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, and multiple local departments throughout the metro area. Federal partners such as the DEA, ATF, HSI, U.S. Marshals Service, and Wisconsin DOJ Division of Criminal Investigation also took part.
The FBI stated that “Operation Chalkline” reflects ongoing efforts to dismantle violent criminal organizations and enhance community safety across southeastern Wisconsin.
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