Midland, TX – Following a four-year tradition
of success in its national efforts, the U.S.
Marshals Service locally conducted another
successful Operation FALCON (Federal and Local Cops
Organized Nationally) from June 23-June 29. Led by
the U.S. Marshal Service, Operation FALCON is a
nationwide law enforcement effort.
Operation FALCON 2008–Permian Basin, combined the
collective efforts of multiple law enforcement
agencies focusing on capturing individuals wanted on
Federal and State felony charges including narcotics
violations, state parole and probation violations,
and other crimes of violence. Over the course of the
six-day operation, the combined resources of
federal, state, and local law enforcement officers
arrested 105 fugitives, and cleared 121
warrants in the Permian Basin.
“This operation, along with the ongoing efforts of
the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force in the Western
District of Texas, provides a clear indication of
our commitment to ensuring the safety of our
community” said LaFayette Collins, U.S. Marshal for
the Western District of Texas. “The combined efforts
of federal, state, and local law enforcement should
send a strong message to those who are wanted, that
there is no safe haven for them to hide.“
Operation FALCON – Permian Basin, consisted of
officers with The U.S. Marshals from Midland, Pecos,
and Alpine, Midland Police Department, Odessa Police
Department, Midland County Sheriff’s Office, Ector
County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA), Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE), Texas Department of Public
Safety, and Midland Independent School District
Police.
Since its inception in 2005, Operation FALCON has
made over 36,500 arrests and cleared over 45,300
warrants. It continues to be the largest and most
successful fugitive apprehension effort in U.S.
Marshals history.
For more information about the U.S. Marshals
Service, visit
http://www.usmarshals.gov.
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