Operation Lone Star Task Force combats crime in county

Last week, Wilson County hosted the Operation Lone Star Task Force, a collaborative effort involving 55 law-enforcement agencies statewide. The task force aims to combat narcotics activity and smuggling operations in Wilson County, enhancing public safety and disrupting criminal organizations. Over a three-day operation, task force members demonstrated the power of interagency cooperation and strategic enforcement. Key statistics from the operation include: •298 traffic stops •4 recovered undocumented immigrants •21 persons arrested •19 felony arrests •10 misdemeanor arrests •11 warrant arrests. The operation also resulted in 11 drug seizures, including: •6.74 grams of methamphetamine •5.9 ounces of marijuana •1.97 grams...

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