MADISON COUNTY, Ill. – Illinois State Police made 27 arrests during a recent three-day crime suppression operation in the Metro East. Authorities also seized a large amount of weapons and drugs.
ISP conducted the operation from Oct. 1-3 in St. Clair and Madison counties, focusing its efforts on East St. Louis and nearby communities.
According to ISP, in addition to the 27 arrests, the operation led to…
- 57 criminal charges (27 firearms-related, 41 felony charges)
- 12 firearms seized
- 115 grams of controlled substances seized
- Three stolen vehicles recovered
ISP says it utilized technology to target high-crime areas, violent offenders and structured criminal groups…