During Operation Show Me Justice, the federal law enforcement surge in St. Louis, ATF, @SLMPD, @FBIStLouis, and @DEAStLouis responded to a shot detection notification in the Walnut Park East neighborhood. Investigators located shell casings nearby and approached two men in the area. One man pulled out a firearm, but after a brief stand-off, dropped the gun and fled. Agents pursued and took him into custody. The firearm was recovered and will undergo further analysis. The other man who was cooperative was later released at the scene. Operation Show Me Justice puts federal and local law enforcement together on the streets of St. Louis, allowing us to respond quickly to gunfire, recover crime guns and identify individuals who may be driving firearm-related violence in our communities.

Montrez Dixon, 33, of St. Joseph, Missouri, was sentenced to 50 years in federal prison (without parole) for his role in a conspiracy that trafficked thousands of fentanyl pills into the Western District of Missouri and laundered the proceeds. The investigation ultimately recovered thousands of fentanyl pills and a firearm and brought together ATF, FBI, DEA, IRS-CI, USMS, and numerous state and local law enforcement partners. This sentence is the result of years of investigative work and strong partnerships committed to disrupting drug trafficking organizations and holding those who fuel violence in our communities accountable. Read more:

“Every part of this surge is aimed at one outcome: lasting public safety,” said @ATFKansasCity Special Agent in Charge Bernard Hansen.   ATF is leading a DOJ-sponsored, whole-of-government effort focused on violent crime in St. Louis, in coordination with the @USAO_EDMO, @SLMPD, @DEAHQ, @FBI, @DHSgov, @USMarshalsHQ, and other partners.   The intelligence-driven operation targets repeat violent offenders, prohibited persons, and firearms traffickers who drive shootings, while disrupting the illegal supply of guns to them. Read more at #CrimeGunIntel#