News Release
For Immediate Release August 9, 2011

FIFTY-FIVE INDIVIDUALS CHARGED; UNDERCOVER OPERATION TAKES GUNS AND DRUGS OFF THE STREETS OF OMAHA

Omaha, Neb. – The United States’ Attorney’s Office, the Douglas County Attorney’s Office, the

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Omaha Police Department announced today that 55 defendants have been charged with federal and state crimes including illegal firearm possession, drug trafficking and other offenses.

Over 100 law enforcement officers and agents executed arrest warrants early this morning marking the culmination of a seven-month undercover investigation targeting violent crime in Omaha.

The operation focused on convicted felons and other dangerous criminals who traffic guns and drugs in
Omaha.

The investigation is the result of a newly formed firearms task force between ATF and the Omaha Police Department. The partnership is focused on reducing violent crime in the greater Omaha
area. Omaha Police Department detectives have been deputized as ATF Task Force Officers as a result of the formation of the task force.

The 55 defendants have a total of 2,637 previous contacts with law enforcement, 255 arrests, 52
felony convictions and 151 misdemeanor convictions. The investigation resulted in the seizure of more
than 70 firearms and illegal drugs with a street value of over $50,000. Some of the drugs seized include
PCP, methamphetamine, crack cocaine, marijuana and prescription narcotics.
U.S. Attorney Deborah R. Gilg said, “Today marks a significant step in ridding our community
of felons, firearms and drugs but there is still much work to do. The joint federal/local taskforce
members are to be commended for their outstanding work."
“These arrests are the result of the hard work and dedication of ATF Agents and the Omaha
Police Department,â€