West Side Crime Raid Results In Two Dozen Arrests
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two dozen people were arrested in a series of Chicago Police raids Wednesday targeting organized crime on the West Side.
"Operation Bee Sting" resulted in the seizure of seven illegal guns and more than 24 arrests that "may be linked to several murders and more than 30 shootings," according to a statement from police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi.
In May, the department conducted one of the largest drug and violence missions in its history, police said.
Those raids resulted in 140 arrests, 95 percent of whom were documented gang members.
"We will continue this important work to keep our streets safe from repeat criminals who are driving the violence in the city," Supt. Eddie Johnson said in the statement.
"Let me be clear: Violence this summer will not be tolerated."