‘Enough is Enough’ -- Dozens arrested in Detroit police program targeting violent offenders
DETROIT – Police announced Operation Restore Order, Enough is Enough, a two-day sweep by Detroit police targeting violent criminals in the city.
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The program was announced Thursday morning, but it already is showing results.
According to authorities, 28 arrests were made before 4 p.m.
The operation is in direct response to the rise in gun violence in the past week. Police said Detroit is seeing a 16% jump in homicides in this year.
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