In an effort to put a stranglehold on gun violence tied to the illicit drug trade, Southside REACT officers, part of a specialized enforcement squad, doubled down on crime-busting during a Focused Enforcement Detail. According to a Facebook post by the Minneapolis Police Department, the recent operation led to two arrests after officers responded to a shots fired call, tracing it back to a mishandled drug deal.

The detail unfolded rapidly after the reported gunfire, with REACT officers transmitting details about a potential suspect vehicle—a vehicle that was located without delay, and the swift police action resulted in taking two individuals into custody, in what was described as a derailed narcotics transaction. In a public statement, Chief O’Hara lauded the officers' relentless pursuit of justice stating, "Our officers continue to work tirelessly to combat the scourge of violent crime in our city. This is yet one more example of how their hard work is paying off as they intervened quickly to prevent further violence, and safely took two suspects into custody."

The intervention by the REACT team underscores the department’s commitment to using concentrated forces in high-risk areas, a common strategy employed in urban settings dealing with persistent drug and gunfire-related crimes. The details of the officers' engagement and the identities of the apprehended suspects have not been made public at this time.