NMSP Releases Recent Stats on Operation Route 66

The NMSP released the following information on Operation Route 66 is a collaborative effort to fight crime in Albuquerque. The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office, New Mexico State Police, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, and New Mexico Corrections Probation and Parole have been partnering together since February for this ongoing operation.

Arrest Statistics:

Total Arrests: 1,049

Arrests with Pending Cases: 364

Probation Violations: 310

Offenders with Arrest Warrants: 651

Homicide-Related Arrests: 11

Note: Some individuals may fall under more than one category.

Major Seizure Summary

115,981 fentanyl pills

4,324.5 grams of heroin (approximately 4.3 kilograms)

1,384.61 grams of methamphetamine (approximately 1.38 kilograms)

77 firearms

92 stolen vehicles

This joint operation reflects a strong commitment by local and state agencies to remove dangerous individuals, drugs, and weapons from our communities.

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