Multi-agency gun seizure operations across West Coast

Federal and local law enforcement agencies conducted coordinated crackdowns on illegal firearms and gang violence across multiple West Coast jurisdictions between March and July 2026, resulting in dozens of arrests and seizures of illegally possessed guns. Operations targeted violent gang activity and resulted in federal criminal charges against numerous individuals.

This is a long-running storyline that has developed over 8 days. The homepage highlights its most recent activity, so the outlet count there reflects the latest wave. The totals above cover the full run.