Coverage dated October 2, 2026

Multi-agency operation nets nearly 240 arrests, weapons seized in New Mexico

Headline from KTSM 9 News

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A multi-agency operation over five weeks led to nearly 240 arrests and multiple firearms and illegal drugs seized in Las Cruces and in the surrounding area, the U.S. Marshals Service for the District of New Mexico said.

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  1. KRQE Albuquerque

    Joint operation nets 237 arrests in southern New Mexico (opens KRQE Albuquerque)

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    KRQE Albuquerque's feed description

    LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A five-week-long operation led by the United States Marshals Service in southern New Mexico resulted in hundreds of arrests and the seizure of guns and drugs. The joint operation, named Operation Triple Beam-Prolific, brought together the Las Cruces Police Department and ot…

  2. KTSM 9 News

    Multi-agency operation nets nearly 240 arrests, weapons seized in New Mexico (opens KTSM 9 News)

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    KTSM 9 News's feed description

    EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A multi-agency operation over five weeks led to nearly 240 arrests and multiple firearms and illegal drugs seized in Las Cruces and in the surrounding area, the U.S. Marshals Service for the District of New Mexico said.

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