The Metropolitan Police Department reported recovering 55 firearms in Washington D.C. between March 10 and March 17. These recoveries are part of the Metropolitan Police Department's ongoing efforts to gather illegal firearms through intelligence-based policing, aiming to reduce crime and improve community safety. The initiative involves not only patrol officers but also several specialized units within the department.

According to the Metropolitan Police Department's release, the recovered weapons ranged from "Ghost Guns," which are home-assembled firearms lacking serial numbers, to high-caliber handguns and assault rifles. The report outlines several cases where firearms were confiscated and resulted in arrests for various offenses including possession of unregistered firearms and ammunition, felon in possession of a firearm, and carrying a pistol without a license. The report highlights the danger and prevalence of these weapons, which can quickly to escalate violence in the streets.

The Metropolitan Police Department's depends on tips from residents as well as its officers. To encourage this, the department offers rewards of up to $2,500 for information that leads to an arrest and the seizure of illegal firearms. Tips can be shared anonymously through the department's tip line or text service, highlighting the importance of community partnership in keeping the neighborhood safe.