CHATTANOOGA, TN (WRCB) -- The Chattanooga Police Department conducted Operation Gangsgiving Monday and Tuesday: a multiple-unit operation to round up possible gang members and curtail drugs sales in the area. The operation utilized units of Gang Member Warrant Operation, Traffic Enforcement, and a Drug Buy/Bust Operation.
The Gang Member Warrant and Drug Buy/Bust Operations took place in the Chattanooga area with numerous arrests and seizures. The Traffic Enforcement Operation targeted both city streets and interstates. Officers were assigned to I-24, I-75, US 27, and Highway 153 for traffic enforcement.
The Traffic Officers recovered a stolen Polaris 850 ATV, reported stolen in Georgia, and wrote 572 moving citations. Other agencies that assisted in Operation Gangsgiving included:
- Hamilton County Sheriff's Office
- ATF
- TBI
- FBI
- ICE
- Red Bank Police Department
- Collegedale Police Department
| Day One Stats | Day Two Stats | Two Day Totals |
Total Arrests | 24 | 10 | 34 |
Gang Members Arrested | 15 | 2 | 17 |
Total Charges | 45 | 19 | 64 |
Marijuana Seized | 68.7 | 69.7 | 138.4 grams |
Crack Cocaine Seized | 6 | 0.5 | 6.5 grams |
Powder Cocaine Seized | 4.3 | 14.1 | 18.4 grams |
Guns Seized | 5 | 3 | 8 |
Money Seized | $402.00 | 0 | $402.00 |
Vehicles Seized/Recovered | 2000 GMC Denali | Polaris 850 ATV | 2 vehicles |
