FBI Charges 35 In West Virginia Probe, Relaunches Summer Crime Surge
The FBI announced on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, that it charged 35 people in West Virginia after a yearlong narcotics and firearms probe called Operation Turf War.[1]
FBI Pittsburgh and FBI Baltimore led the yearlong Operation Turf War with the Eastern Panhandle Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force, with SWAT teams from Martinsburg Police, Jefferson County and Homeland Security Investigations participating.[1] FBI Director Kash Patel on June 2 launched Operation Summer Heat 2.0, a nationwide violent-crime initiative running through September 20, 2026.[1]
Last year, the FBI said Operation Summer Heat resulted in more than 8,600 arrests, nearly 7,750 search operations, 2,280 firearms seized and over 44,560 kilograms of cocaine confiscated.[1] Officials said Operation Summer Heat 2.0 will be conducted on a larger scale and will include expanded cooperation from state and local law enforcement agencies.[1]
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- On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, the FBI announced 35 people were charged in West Virginia after a yearlong narcotics and firearms investigation called Operation Turf War.
- Operation Turf War was led by FBI Pittsburgh and FBI Baltimore with the Eastern Panhandle Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force and involved SWAT teams from Martinsburg Police, Jefferson County and Homeland Security Investigations.
- FBI Director Kash Patel on June 2 launched Operation Summer Heat 2.0, a nationwide violent-crime initiative running through September 20, 2026.
- The FBI says last year's Operation Summer Heat resulted in more than 8,600 arrests, nearly 7,750 search operations, 2,280 firearms seized and over 44,560 kilograms of cocaine confiscated.
- The bureau says this year's Operation Summer Heat 2.0 will be conducted on a larger scale with expanded cooperation from state and local law enforcement agencies.
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