Project Safe Neighborhoods Expands, Targeting Violent Crime in North Texas

0:00Fort Worth Law Enforcement just leveled up their fight against violent crime with the second phase of Project Save Neighborhoods in Taran County. The Department of Justice announced it Tuesday, pulling together local, state, and federal teams to hit hard and expanded zones along Interstate, 35 West from Interstate 30 North to Seminary Drive South. This builds on the first phase where they seized more than 80 Glock switches, those illegal moths that turn handguns into full auto machines. The Drug Enforcement Administration is zeroing in on fentanyl and other narcotics flooding the streets, knowing drugs fuel the worst violence from. Gangs to dealers. Officials like U.S. Attorney Ryan Rae Bold called out the areas non-stop issues with guns, gangs, and drugs, stressing how interconnected it all is. DEA's Joseph Tucker pointed out that trafficking sparks extreme brutality at every level, from cartels to corner hustlers. Now they're ramping up ahead of the FIFA World Cup hitting North Texas in June, with FBI's Joe Rothrock saying regional planning has been in motion, for years to keep things

1:04secured during the matches. As these joint ops push forward, expect more busts and safer blocks, setting the stage for a smooth tournament run. Stay informed with Dallas News Today, AI-powered updates.