Carjacking has become a big problem in Minneapolis and law enforcement has had enough.
The Minneapolis Police Department teamed up with the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, and the Minnesota State Patrol for a 3-day operation from January 26th - 28th to go after individuals responsible for a string of violent robberies and carjackings in areas of South Minneapolis.
Law enforcement used helicopters provided by the Minnesota State Patrol to circle the problem areas to track down suspects and gather intel. In total, 46 arrests were made, including 69 felony charges. Law enforcement also seized 15 firearms and 12 stolen vehicles, 6 of which that were occupied when officers recovered them, presumably by the people who stole them.