In the article that we present below, we want to delve into the fascinating world of Project Wildfire. Along these lines, we will explore its origins, its evolution over time and its importance in today's society. Project Wildfire has been the subject of debate and study by experts from various disciplines, who have provided valuable knowledge that allows us to better understand its influence on our lives. Through this article, we invite you to reflect on Project Wildfire and discover aspects that you may not have known about this topic.
Date | February 23 – March 31, 2015 |
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Location | California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Puerto Rico, Texas |
Outcome | Successful project |
Project Wildfire was a nationwide, multi-agency investigation of various transnational criminal gangs in 2015 that resulted in the arrests of 976 individuals, representing 239 different organizations, in 282 cities in the United States mainland and Puerto Rico. Eighty-two firearms, 5.2 kilograms of methamphetamine, 7.8 kilograms of marijuana, 5.6 kilograms of cocaine, 1.5 kilograms of heroin, US$379,399, counterfeit merchandise with a suggested retail price of US$547,534 and five vehicles were also seized.
As part of the ongoing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) effort known as Operation Community Shield, Project Wildfire began on February 23, 2015, and concluded on March 31, with most arrests involving members and those affiliated with the Crips, Bloods, and Sureños along with a few Puerto Rican gangs and several prison-based gangs. Arrests were made all around the country, with the greatest activity taking place in Texas, Detroit, Los Angeles County, Florida and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The following number of arrests, made by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and other participating agencies, were released by ICE:
Category:Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations