SAVANNAH, GA. (April 24, 2023): A two-day operation conducted by SPD and Georgia State Patrol resulted in 55 arrests and the seizure of 16 guns and narcotics.
The Total Focus Operation was held April 21-22, using intelligence-based policing to address criminal activity and quality of life issues. Troopers and officers executed warrants and addressed criminal activity involving drugs, guns and driving under the influence.
“The is the third operation we have conducted this year,” Chief Lenny Gunther said. “Collectively over those three operations, we have arrested 147 people, recovered 31 guns and taken countless drugs off of Savannah streets. These arrests all involved activities that affect the safety and quality of life for law-abiding members of our community. We plan to continue to conduct these operations frequently, especially as we move into the summer months. We encourage the community to continue to aid us in our mission of improving safety by sending us tips on illegal activities. We must continue to work together to improve conditions and reduce crime in our city.”
As part of the operation, the Strategic Investigation Unit conducted a search warrant at a residence in the 1300 block of E. 39th Street on April 21. The residence had been the subject of several investigations involving criminal activity. Three men were charged as a result of the search warrant: Tremaine Grant, 23; Samuel Youmans, 33; and Angelo Mcnair, 35. Other criminal investigations that led to the warrant remain ongoing. As a result of the search, officers recovered four firearms, 365.4 grams of methamphetamine, 446 grams of marijuana, 6.06 grams of M30 pills, 21.4 grams of fentanyl and 9.5 grams of ecstasy.
The search warrant was only one portion of the two-day operation, which continued in all precincts and areas of Savannah.
In total, the operation resulted in 55 arrests, which included 42 for driving under the influence. The task force also seized 16 guns, 262.07 grams of marijuana, 13.41 grams of crack cocaine, .43 grams of mushrooms, 365 grams of methamphetamine, 446 grams of GLM, 60.6 grams of M30 pills, 21.4 grams of fentanyl and 11.22 grams of ecstasy.
