In a concerted crackdown on gang violence, the Memphis Police Department, alongside federal partners, arrested Calvin Brisco, a recognized violent gang member, and confiscated an arsenal of 16 firearms. The haul included handguns, assault rifles, a revolver, and switches, the latter being illicit modifications that transform handguns into fully automatic weapons. The operation was a collaborative effort of the MPD Multi-Agency Gang Unit with support from the U.S. Marshals, the FBI, and Federal Probation Officers, as reported in a recent social media post by the police department.
Within their announcement, Memphis Police stated, "Every illegal gun we take off the street is a step toward protecting our families and communities." The seizure is a tangible manifestation of the ongoing struggle against armed criminal entities in Memphis.
Preliminary investigations revealed that at least three of the guns were stolen, reflecting a deeper network of criminal activity that often intersects with gang operations. The Memphis Police Department's social media post did not disclose the specific circumstances surrounding Brisco's arrest nor the details of his alleged criminal activities.
