MARQUETTE — Nearly 950 illegal guns have been taken off the streets as part of Operation Safe Neighborhoods. Since the operation began, law enforcement officials have conducted 10,029 check-ins with felony offenders, leading to 948 illegal guns taken off the street. During sweeps, officers have also recovered illegal drugs and ammunition.  

“Every Michigander deserves to feel safe in their community,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in prepared remarks. “That’s why I’m proud Operation Safe Neighborhoods has taken nearly 950 illegal guns off the street, making real progress to protect our communities and prevent violence before it happens. Together, let’s keep working across the aisle to protect communities, hold criminals accountable, and build a Michigan where every Michigander feels safe at home, school, and work.” 

Operation Safe Neighborhoods is a statewide crackdown on crime aimed at reducing gun violence by getting illegal guns off the street and out of the hands of people who cannot legally possess a gun due to prior criminal history.