The recent operations by the Memphis Safe Task Force have resulted in the arrests of 53 people and the confiscation of 20 illegal firearms within just 48 hours of their deployment, U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi revealed. Bondi's announcement, detailed in an Action News 5 press release on Wednesday, underlined the swift actions taken by the task force since it began operations in Memphis.
Bondi, who has been vocal about the steps being taken to address crime in the area, also highlighted in a social media post the recovery of a missing juvenile and the seizure of firearms at a murder suspect's home, as reported by FOX13. The operation has involved the special deputization of 219 officers and the establishment of a Joint Operations Center near Shelby Farms Park, which FOX13 discovered.
Throughout the operation, various agencies joined forces to support the task force's mission. By Monday and Tuesday, twelve federal agencies had arrived in Memphis to assist, although the National Guard had not yet made their presence known, as Mayor Young informed Action News 5. The collaborative effort aims to reduce violent crime in the region and contribute to overall community safety.
In an expression of support for the task force's efforts, Attorney General Bondi emphasized the importance of the federal government's role, stating, "At @POTUS direction, we are making America safe again!" This sentiment was echoed in a WREG article, which also mentioned Bondi's forthcoming visit to Memphis alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. During an interview with Fox News, Bondi stated, "Memphis is a beautiful, historical city, and people are getting killed there every day," and signified that these occurrences were going to "stop now thanks to Donald Trump."
