Portland's streets got a clean-up on Wednesday as the boys in blue hauled off lawbreakers and deadbeat vehicles in a massive crime reduction blitz. In a tightly coordinated effort, North and Central Precinct officers targeted hotbeds of illegal activity in the St. Johns, Portsmouth, and Delta Park neighborhoods.

Using a mix of high-tech data, street smarts, and tips from the locals, the cops pinpointed the trouble spots. It wasn’t simply a show of force—by the day’s end, the mission racked up seven arrests, slapped one criminal with a citation, charged two with misdemeanors, and executed three felony warrants along with seven misdemeanor warrants according to official police statements.

In addition to the clampdown on people, the police weren’t shy about showing cars the same tough love—three vehicles found themselves hitching a ride to the impound lot. Violation citations were handed out to five others, not letting them off the hook either.

The crackdown wasn't just about the big fish. Police made contact with 26 individuals presumably to keep the little fish honest, while an additional 13 vehicle stops made sure drivers kept it between the lines. For some, the message was clear: shape up or get towed away.