PHOTOS: U.S. Marshals and metro Atlanta law enforcement join forces to make significant drug and gun bust

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Violent Crime reduction SOG ATL U.S. Marshals Service and Clayton County law enforcement officers announce the recovery 46 illegal firearms and 57 pounds of seized narcotics while making 78 arrests following a three-week fugitive apprehension operation on April 3, 2026, in Atlanta. The multi-agency initiative tracked down violent felony offenses including murder, aggravated assault, and armed robbery. The USMS Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force and Special Operations Group coordinated with federal, state, and local partners to target high-priority offenders and reduce violent crime within the community. (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III) (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III)

Violent Crime reduction SOG ATL U.S. Marshals Service and Clayton County law enforcement officers announce the recovery 46 illegal firearms and 57 pounds of seized narcotics while making 78 arrests following a three-week fugitive apprehension operation on April 3, 2026, in Atlanta. The multi-agency initiative tracked down violent felony offenses including murder, aggravated assault, and armed robbery. The USMS Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force and Special Operations Group coordinated with federal, state, and local partners to target high-priority offenders and reduce violent crime within the community. (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III) (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III)

Violent Crime reduction SOG ATL U.S. Marshals Service and Clayton County law enforcement officers announce the recovery 46 illegal firearms and 57 pounds of seized narcotics while making 78 arrests following a three-week fugitive apprehension operation on April 3, 2026, in Atlanta. The multi-agency initiative tracked down violent felony offenses including murder, aggravated assault, and armed robbery. The USMS Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force and Special Operations Group coordinated with federal, state, and local partners to target high-priority offenders and reduce violent crime within the community. (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III) (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III)

Violent Crime reduction SOG ATL U.S. Marshals Service and Clayton County law enforcement officers announce the recovery 46 illegal firearms and 57 pounds of seized narcotics while making 78 arrests following a three-week fugitive apprehension operation on April 3, 2026, in Atlanta. The multi-agency initiative tracked down violent felony offenses including murder, aggravated assault, and armed robbery. The USMS Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force and Special Operations Group coordinated with federal, state, and local partners to target high-priority offenders and reduce violent crime within the community. (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III) (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III)

Violent Crime reduction SOG ATL U.S. Marshals Service and Clayton County law enforcement officers announce the recovery 46 illegal firearms and 57 pounds of seized narcotics while making 78 arrests following a three-week fugitive apprehension operation on April 3, 2026, in Atlanta. The multi-agency initiative tracked down violent felony offenses including murder, aggravated assault, and armed robbery. The USMS Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force and Special Operations Group coordinated with federal, state, and local partners to target high-priority offenders and reduce violent crime within the community. (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III) (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III)

Violent Crime reduction SOG ATL U.S. Marshals Service and Clayton County law enforcement officers announce the recovery 46 illegal firearms and 57 pounds of seized narcotics while making 78 arrests following a three-week fugitive apprehension operation on April 3, 2026, in Atlanta. The multi-agency initiative tracked down violent felony offenses including murder, aggravated assault, and armed robbery. The USMS Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force and Special Operations Group coordinated with federal, state, and local partners to target high-priority offenders and reduce violent crime within the community. (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III) (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III)

Violent Crime reduction SOG ATL U.S. Marshals Service and Clayton County law enforcement officers announce the recovery 46 illegal firearms and 57 pounds of seized narcotics while making 78 arrests following a three-week fugitive apprehension operation on April 3, 2026, in Atlanta. The multi-agency initiative tracked down violent felony offenses including murder, aggravated assault, and armed robbery. The USMS Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force and Special Operations Group coordinated with federal, state, and local partners to target high-priority offenders and reduce violent crime within the community. (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III) (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III)

Violent Crime reduction SOG ATL U.S. Marshals Service and Clayton County law enforcement officers announce the recovery 46 illegal firearms and 57 pounds of seized narcotics while making 78 arrests following a three-week fugitive apprehension operation on April 3, 2026, in Atlanta. The multi-agency initiative tracked down violent felony offenses including murder, aggravated assault, and armed robbery. The USMS Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force and Special Operations Group coordinated with federal, state, and local partners to target high-priority offenders and reduce violent crime within the community. (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III) (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III)

Violent Crime reduction SOG ATL U.S. Marshals Service and Clayton County law enforcement officers announce the recovery 46 illegal firearms and 57 pounds of seized narcotics while making 78 arrests following a three-week fugitive apprehension operation on April 3, 2026, in Atlanta. The multi-agency initiative tracked down violent felony offenses including murder, aggravated assault, and armed robbery. The USMS Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force and Special Operations Group coordinated with federal, state, and local partners to target high-priority offenders and reduce violent crime within the community. (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III) (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III)

Violent Crime reduction SOG ATL U.S. Marshals Service and Clayton County law enforcement officers announce the recovery 46 illegal firearms and 57 pounds of seized narcotics while making 78 arrests following a three-week fugitive apprehension operation on April 3, 2026, in Atlanta. The multi-agency initiative tracked down violent felony offenses including murder, aggravated assault, and armed robbery. The USMS Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force and Special Operations Group coordinated with federal, state, and local partners to target high-priority offenders and reduce violent crime within the community. (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III) (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III)

Violent Crime reduction SOG ATL U.S. Marshals Service and Clayton County law enforcement officers announce the recovery 46 illegal firearms and 57 pounds of seized narcotics while making 78 arrests following a three-week fugitive apprehension operation on April 3, 2026, in Atlanta. The multi-agency initiative tracked down violent felony offenses including murder, aggravated assault, and armed robbery. The USMS Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force and Special Operations Group coordinated with federal, state, and local partners to target high-priority offenders and reduce violent crime within the community. (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III) (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III)

Violent Crime reduction SOG ATL U.S. Marshals Service and Clayton County law enforcement officers announce the recovery 46 illegal firearms and 57 pounds of seized narcotics while making 78 arrests following a three-week fugitive apprehension operation on April 3, 2026, in Atlanta. The multi-agency initiative tracked down violent felony offenses including murder, aggravated assault, and armed robbery. The USMS Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force and Special Operations Group coordinated with federal, state, and local partners to target high-priority offenders and reduce violent crime within the community. (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III) (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III)

Violent Crime reduction SOG ATL U.S. Marshals Service and Clayton County law enforcement officers announce the recovery 46 illegal firearms and 57 pounds of seized narcotics while making 78 arrests following a three-week fugitive apprehension operation on April 3, 2026, in Atlanta. The multi-agency initiative tracked down violent felony offenses including murder, aggravated assault, and armed robbery. The USMS Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force and Special Operations Group coordinated with federal, state, and local partners to target high-priority offenders and reduce violent crime within the community. (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III) (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III)

Violent Crime reduction SOG ATL U.S. Marshals Service and Clayton County law enforcement officers announce the recovery 46 illegal firearms and 57 pounds of seized narcotics while making 78 arrests following a three-week fugitive apprehension operation on April 3, 2026, in Atlanta. The multi-agency initiative tracked down violent felony offenses including murder, aggravated assault, and armed robbery. The USMS Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force and Special Operations Group coordinated with federal, state, and local partners to target high-priority offenders and reduce violent crime within the community. (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III) (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III)

Violent Crime reduction SOG ATL U.S. Marshals Service and Clayton County law enforcement officers announce the recovery 46 illegal firearms and 57 pounds of seized narcotics while making 78 arrests following a three-week fugitive apprehension operation on April 3, 2026, in Atlanta. The multi-agency initiative tracked down violent felony offenses including murder, aggravated assault, and armed robbery. The USMS Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force and Special Operations Group coordinated with federal, state, and local partners to target high-priority offenders and reduce violent crime within the community. (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III) (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III)

Violent Crime reduction SOG ATL U.S. Marshals Service and Clayton County law enforcement officers announce the recovery 46 illegal firearms and 57 pounds of seized narcotics while making 78 arrests following a three-week fugitive apprehension operation on April 3, 2026, in Atlanta. The multi-agency initiative tracked down violent felony offenses including murder, aggravated assault, and armed robbery. The USMS Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force and Special Operations Group coordinated with federal, state, and local partners to target high-priority offenders and reduce violent crime within the community. (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III) (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III)

Violent Crime reduction SOG ATL U.S. Marshals Service and Clayton County law enforcement officers announce the recovery 46 illegal firearms and 57 pounds of seized narcotics while making 78 arrests following a three-week fugitive apprehension operation on April 3, 2026, in Atlanta. The multi-agency initiative tracked down violent felony offenses including murder, aggravated assault, and armed robbery. The USMS Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force and Special Operations Group coordinated with federal, state, and local partners to target high-priority offenders and reduce violent crime within the community. (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III) (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III)

Violent Crime reduction SOG ATL U.S. Marshals Service and Clayton County law enforcement officers announce the recovery 46 illegal firearms and 57 pounds of seized narcotics while making 78 arrests following a three-week fugitive apprehension operation on April 3, 2026, in Atlanta. The multi-agency initiative tracked down violent felony offenses including murder, aggravated assault, and armed robbery. The USMS Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force and Special Operations Group coordinated with federal, state, and local partners to target high-priority offenders and reduce violent crime within the community. (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III) (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III)

Violent Crime reduction SOG ATL U.S. Marshals Service and Clayton County law enforcement officers announce the recovery 46 illegal firearms and 57 pounds of seized narcotics while making 78 arrests following a three-week fugitive apprehension operation on April 3, 2026, in Atlanta. The multi-agency initiative tracked down violent felony offenses including murder, aggravated assault, and armed robbery. The USMS Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force and Special Operations Group coordinated with federal, state, and local partners to target high-priority offenders and reduce violent crime within the community. (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III) (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III)

Violent Crime reduction SOG ATL U.S. Marshals Service and Clayton County law enforcement officers announce the recovery 46 illegal firearms and 57 pounds of seized narcotics while making 78 arrests following a three-week fugitive apprehension operation on April 3, 2026, in Atlanta. The multi-agency initiative tracked down violent felony offenses including murder, aggravated assault, and armed robbery. The USMS Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force and Special Operations Group coordinated with federal, state, and local partners to target high-priority offenders and reduce violent crime within the community. (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III) (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III)

Violent Crime reduction SOG ATL U.S. Marshals Service and Clayton County law enforcement officers announce the recovery 46 illegal firearms and 57 pounds of seized narcotics while making 78 arrests following a three-week fugitive apprehension operation on April 3, 2026, in Atlanta. The multi-agency initiative tracked down violent felony offenses including murder, aggravated assault, and armed robbery. The USMS Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force and Special Operations Group coordinated with federal, state, and local partners to target high-priority offenders and reduce violent crime within the community. (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III) (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III)

Violent Crime reduction SOG ATL U.S. Marshals Service and Clayton County law enforcement officers announce the recovery 46 illegal firearms and 57 pounds of seized narcotics while making 78 arrests following a three-week fugitive apprehension operation on April 3, 2026, in Atlanta. The multi-agency initiative tracked down violent felony offenses including murder, aggravated assault, and armed robbery. The USMS Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force and Special Operations Group coordinated with federal, state, and local partners to target high-priority offenders and reduce violent crime within the community. (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III) (U.S. Marshals Service photo by Bennie J. Davis III)

April 10, 2026 at 11:59 am EDT

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