A 90-day FBI-led operation in the Tampa Bay area led to the arrest of more than three dozen fugitives. The sweep resulted in 36 arrests tied to a violent-crime effort, according to participating law enforcement agencies.
WHO:FBI and participating law enforcement agencies
WHAT:Arrest of 36 Tampa Bay-area fugitives during a 90-day violent-crime operation
WHEN:Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 7:24 PM ET
WHERE:Tampa Bay area
WHY:The operation targeted violent crime fugitives as part of a coordinated law-enforcement effort.
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