Deputies from 43 Sheriff’s Offices across Florida worked together for 3 weeks to arrest nearly 12,000 wanted felons. They also seized over 400 guns, over $400,000 in cash, marijuana and cocaine. The arrests were part of an operation initiated by the Florida Sheriff’s Association and was named “Operation Felon Sweep.” For up-to-date news accounts of this story, photos and to post a comment, please access the links below:
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10/25/2012 - Deputies statewide arrest nearly 12,000 wanted felons in Operation Felon Sweep
10/25/2012 - Thousands of felons arrested
10/25/2012 - Felon sweep in Florida nets 12,000 statewide
