Partnering with specialized units and allied law enforcement agencies, the NJSP executed 21 strategic operations across multiple cities
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Trenton NJ, The New Jersey State Police (NJSP) has sent a clear message to organized crime: Not in our state.
From January through mid-March 2026, the NJSP Intelligence Section and Investigations Branch spearheaded a relentless series of proactive investigations and targeted enforcement initiatives. These operations were designed with one goal in mind—to slash violent crime and disrupt the criminal networks threatening New Jersey neighborhoods.
By the Numbers: A Historic Seizure of Contraband and Cash
The scale of these coordinated efforts is staggering. Partnering with specialized units and allied law enforcement agencies, the NJSP executed 21 strategic operations across multiple cities.
The results from January and February alone speak for themselves:
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169 Arrests: Taking key offenders off the streets.
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35 Firearms Seized: Preventing potential violence before it starts.
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64 Stolen Vehicles Recovered: Striking a blow to organized auto theft rings.
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30 Kilograms of Narcotics: A massive haul of cocaine and heroin intercepted.
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$430,000 in Illicit Proceeds: Freezing the “blood money” that fuels criminal activity.
The momentum didn’t stop there. In the first two weeks of March, additional long-term investigations led to 45 more arrests and the seizure of 19 additional weapons.
The Impact: Safer Streets for New Jersey Families
This isn’t just about statistics; it’s about real-world safety. The Intelligence-driven approach utilized by the Investigations Branch is yielding a measurable statewide impact that every resident can feel.
Compared to this time last year, New Jersey has seen:
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A 31% Reduction in Shooting Victims: A direct result of getting illegal guns and violent actors off the streets.
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Significant Decreases in Carjackings: Enhanced enforcement is making the commute safer for everyone.
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Dismantled Criminal Networks: By targeting the leadership and resources of organized groups, the NJSP is preventing future crimes before they are even planned.
Through collaboration and strategic precision, the New Jersey State Police continue to dismantle the infrastructure of crime, proving that intelligence-driven policing is the key to keeping our communities secure.
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Thank you, NJSP, but does anyone think that the removal of hundreds of thousands of criminal illegals had any impact on the statistics? Thank you, President Trump and ICE. Pick up the pace. Get them all out.
Beaver teeth Murphy was supposed to post an accounting of guns removed and their source.
Obviously not because law abiding gun owners don’t commit crime