FBI charges 35 in West Virginia drug and firearms operation, launches nationwide summer crime initiative
The FBI has charged 35 individuals in connection with a yearlong drug and firearms operation in West Virginia. This operation, named Turf War, resulted in significant seizures of illegal firearms and narcotics. Additionally, the FBI has launched a nationwide initiative called Operation Summer Heat 2.0 to combat crime across the country.
- ▪The FBI charged 35 people for narcotics and firearms offenses in West Virginia.
- ▪Operation Turf War led to the seizure of illegal firearms and narcotics.
- ▪The FBI also announced the launch of Operation Summer Heat 2.0 to address crime nationwide.
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| Publication time | Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:21:55 -0400 |
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Police and Law Enforcement FBI charges 35 in West Virginia drug and firearms operation, launches nationwide summer crime initiative Operation Turf War seized illegal firearms and narcotics allegedly used to fund violent criminal activity By Michael Sinkewicz Fox News Published June 2, 2026 10:21pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video FBI is relying on community and local leadership in combatting extremism, Kash Patel says Fox News correspondent Brooke Taylor catches up with FBI Director Kash Patel as he focuses the agency on combatting everything from internet radicalization to drone threats on ‘Special Report.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The FBI on Tuesday said 35 people had been charged for narcotics and firearms…
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