Operation Metro Surge delivered exactly what was promised — over 4,000 arrests of dangerous criminals including murderers, rapists and gang members who were making Minnesota communities unsafe. The operation succeeded in establishing crucial cooperation with local officials and dramatically reduced violent interference, proving that focused enforcement works and mass deportations will continue nationwide.
Deploying 3,000 federal agents for over two months to arrest roughly 4,000 people in a metro area of 3 million represents a massive failure and waste of resources. The operation inflicted deep generational trauma, economic ruin and left communities with unanswered questions while agents managed to detain barely more than one person each.
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